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fiber opticsOne entry found. Main Entry: fiber optics Function: noun plural Date: 1956 1 : thin transparent fibers of glass or plastic that are enclosed by material of a lower refractive index and that transmit light throughout their length by internal reflections; also : a bundle of such fibers used in an instrument (as for viewing body cavities)
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