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 effectb : 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
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1850
First Known Use of electro–optical
1850
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