fiberoptic

[ fahy-ber-op-tik ]
/ ˌfaɪ bərˈɒp tɪk /

adjective

of or relating to instruments utilizing fiber optics.

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Origin of fiberoptic

First recorded in 1960–65; fiber + optic

Words nearby fiberoptic

fibered, fiberfill, Fiberglas, fiberglass, fiberize, fiberoptic, fiber optics, fiber pen, fiberscope, Fibiger, Fibonacci
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