etalon

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Definitions of etalon word

noun etalon A device consisting of two reflecting plates for producing interfering light beams. 1
noun etalon a device used in spectroscopy to measure wavelengths by interference effects produced by multiple reflections between parallel half-silvered glass or quartz plates 0
noun etalon an optical instrument with two plane parallel reflecting surfaces, used for the precise measurement of distance or the wavelength of light 0
noun etalon An optical device containing parallel mirrors, used in laser design to delay light. 0

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etalon popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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