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fibre optics

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Definition of fibre optics

noun

[treated as singular]
  • the use of thin flexible fibres of glass or other transparent solids to transmit light signals, chiefly for telecommunications or for internal inspection of the body.
  • [treated as plural] the fibres and associated devices so used.

Derivatives

fibre-optic

adjective

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