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elec·tro-op·ti·cal | \ i-ˌlek-trō-ˈäp-ti-kəl 
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or electro-optic \ i-ˌlek-trō-ˈäp-tik \
\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
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electro-optically \ i-ˌlek-trō-ˈäp-ti-k(ə-)lē \ adverb
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The first known use of electro-optical was in 1850
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