Definition of Collimator
Col´li`ma`tor
n.
1.
(Astron.)
A
telescope
arranged
and
used
to
determine
errors
of
collimation
,
both
vertical
and
horizontal
.
2.
(Optics)
A
tube
having
a
convex
lens
at
one
end
and
at
the
other
a
small
opening
or
slit
which
is
at
the
principal
focus
of
the
lens
,
used
for
producing
a
beam
of
parallel
rays
;
also
,
a
lens
so
used
.
Related Words
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,
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,
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