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Collimating
To focus into a narrow beam or column; to adjust a focusing device so that it produces a narrow beam.
📖 Definitions of "Collimating"
verb
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To focus into a narrow beam or column; to adjust a focusing device so that it produces a narrow beam.
"I need to collimate my telescope so that the images are clearer."
adjective
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That collimates, or employs collimation
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Collimating"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| parallelnoun | An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel. |
| collatable | That may be collated |
| colludingverb | That colludes |
| colligated | tied together |
| colletedverb | Fitted with a collet. |
| colluviated | That has undergone colluviation |
| capsulatingverb | That forms a capsule |
| compressivenoun | That compresses |
| cleavingnoun | The act of one who cleaves, splits, or severs. |
| conniventnoun | (biology) Arched inward so that the points meet; brought close together or in close contact; converging. |
| congregative | That congregates |
| constrictive | That constricts, or is accompanied by constriction. |
| gatheringnoun | A meeting or get-together; a party or social function. |
| collusory | collusive |
| collagistnoun | One who makes collages, or who has made a specific collage. |
| occludent | Serving to occlude or close. |
| crenelled | Having embrasures. |
| collabent | (biology) Falling inward; collapsing. |
| confiningverb | limiting; restrictive |
| congregatory | That congregate or flock together |
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