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fiber-optic

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fi⋅ber⋅op⋅tic

[fahy-ber-op-tik]
–adjective
of or pertaining to instruments utilizing fiber optics.

Origin:
1960–65; fiber + optic
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fiber optics  
n.   (used with sing. verb)
  1. The science or technology of light transmission through very fine, flexible glass or plastic fibers.

  2. A bundle of optical fibers.

fi'ber-op'tic, fi'ber·op'tic (fī'bər-ŏp'tĭk) adj.
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