elec·tro-op·ti·cal
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Definition of electro-optical
1
: of or relating to electro-optics
2a
: relating to or being a change in the refractive index of a material due to an electric field
electro-optical effect
b
: using or being a material that exhibits electro-optical properties
an electro-optical crystal
3
: relating to or being an electronic device for emitting, modulating, transmitting, or sensing light
Other Words from electro-optical
electro-optically
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“Electro-optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electro-optical. Accessed 12 May. 2021.
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