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COLLIMATOR

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Collimator.

Collimator - as a noun

A small telescope attached to a large telescope to use in setting the line of the larger one

Optical device consisting of a tube containing a convex achromatic lens at one end and a slit at the other with the slit at the focus of the lens; light rays leave the slit as a parallel beam

Example Sentences

"The collimator is an optical device that narrows a beam of particles or waves."
"The telescope's primary mirror is adjusted by a collimator."
"In medical imaging, a collimator is used to narrow the X-ray beam."
"The collimator in X-ray systems helps improve image quality."
"A collimator is a critical component in nuclear medicine imaging."
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Word Game Points

Is COLLIMATOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, collimator is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COLLIMATOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is COLLIMATOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, collimator is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COLLIMATOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is COLLIMATOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, collimator is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COLLIMATOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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