ré·seau or re·seau (rā-zō, rĭ-)
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Tweet n. pl. ré·seaus or rés·eaux (-zōz, -zō) or re·seaus or re·seaux 1. A net or mesh foundation for lace. 2. Astronomy A reference grid of fine lines forming uniform squares on a photographic plate or print, used to aid in measuring the relative positions and sizes of objects in the photograph. 3. A mosaic screen of fine lines of three colors, used in color photography. [French, from Old French reseuil, diminutive of raiz, net, from Latin rēte.] |
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