aligner

One who, or that which, aligns.

Noun

  1. One who, or that which, aligns.
  2. A system that produces integrated circuits by precision photolithography.
  3. A thin flexible orthodontic tool that is fitted over the teeth to move them gradually.

Origin

Etymology tree English align Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English aligner From align + -er.

Forms

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