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etalon

et·a·lon [ áyt'l òn, étt'l òn ] (plural et·a·lons)


noun 
Definition:
 
optical instrument that measures wavelengths: a spectroscopic device that has two flat parallel reflecting surfaces. Use: measuring wavelengths.

[Early 20th century. < French étalon "standard" < Old French estal "standing place"]
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