fiber-optic

adjective

fi·​ber-op·​tic ˈfī-bər-ˌäp-tik How to pronounce fiber-optic (audio)
: of, relating to, or using fiber optics

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The introduction of fiber-optic drones has reduced the effectiveness of traditional jammers, since these systems are resistant to electronic warfare. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 And the hotel has its own contemporary art collection, including several site-specific installations, such as Astrid Krogh’s fiber-optic tapestry. Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025 Quantum Fiber Quantum Fiber delivers fiber-optic internet in select Idaho cities and neighborhoods. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Now, engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have shown that quantum signals can run on commercial fiber-optic lines using the same internet protocol (IP) that powers today’s web. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fiber-optic

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fiber-optic was in 1961

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“Fiber-optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiber-optic. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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fiber-optic

adjective
fi·​ber-op·​tic
ˈfī-bər-ˌäp-tik
: of or relating to fiber optics
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