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\ ˈlāz How to pronounce lase (audio) \
lased; lasing

Definition of lase

intransitive verb

: to emit coherent light

Examples of lase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The result is that the burnt and recovered material form their own wave that has a wavelength and frequency that corresponds to the difference between the two (or more) colors that lase. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Laser-powered cell phone transmitters could be in your future," 9 May 2018

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First Known Use of lase

1962, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lase

back-formation from laser

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“Lase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lase. Accessed 30 May. 2020.

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