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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And then there’s fiber sensing, where the fiber-optic cables themselves become sensors, able to detect pressure, vibration, and even underground movement across large distances. Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 At an address across the Potomac in Arlington, Va., with Verizon's Fios fiber-optic service available, downloads start at 307.33Mbps and top out at 939.67Mbps, with uploads as fast or slightly faster at various tiers. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025 The latest to emerge are fiber-optic cable drones, which are controlled via fiber-optic tethers rather than via radio transmission, rendering them immune to electronic warfare and jamming technologies. Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025 Analysts cite Russia’s growing use of short-range fiber-optic drones that can’t be jammed as one example of the technological race. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 May 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 30 Jun. 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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