Word: etalons
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
ta
lons
Definition: Plural of etalon. An optical device containing parallel mirrors, used as a narrow band filter, often in laser design.
Morphemes:
Affix: etalon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An optical device containing parallel mirrors, used as a narrow band filter, often in laser design.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: étalon
Language: fr
Decoded: etalon
Meaning: measuring gauge, standard
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).