noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The etalon was used as a standard for measuring laser wavelengths in the experiment.

Definition:A measure or example used for comparison or imitation

From standard

Example:An etalon is an optical device used in wavelength selection and filtering.

Definition:Relating to the science or theory of light and vision

From optical

Example:Researchers used etalons in metrology to ensure the accuracy of their measurements.

Definition:The scientific study, establishment, and practical application of units of measurement

From metrology