Collimated

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊɫiˈmeɪtɪd/

Collimated (adjective)

  1. Describes light or beams that are parallel and directed in a straight line.

Examples

  • The laser emitted a collimated beam of light.
  • The collimated light travels in parallel beams.

Common collocations: collimated light, collimated beams

Synonyms of Collimated

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Collimated

  • — Light rays that spread apart instead of aligning.
  • — Light rays that disperse rather than remain focused.