collinear
adjective
col·lin·ear
kə-ˈli-nē-ər 
kä-
1
: lying on or passing through the same straight line
2
: having axes lying end to end in a straight line
collinear antenna elements
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Innovative technologies and techniques at Argonne, including collinear laser spectroscopy, enable accurate studies of rare isotopes.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Collinear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collinear. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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