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fiberoptic

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

adjective

  1. of or relating to instruments utilizing fiber optics.


Etymology

Origin of fiberoptic

First recorded in 1960–65; fiber + optic

Example Sentences

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Ciena had rapidly grown its fiberoptic cable business to keep up with demand.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Unlike traditional optogenetics, which relied on fiberoptic wires that restricted movement, the wireless design allowed mice to behave normally in social environments.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

As fiberoptic cables are extended, some households will be eligible for subsidies that can ensure high-speed access for as little as $30 a month, Leger Fernandez said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023

Fiber had to pare its hundreds of millions of dollars in annual losses, which had gone toward construction, experimenting with new ways to ground fiberoptic cables and subsidizing some service.

From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2022

Biden’s destination was the state’s only deep water harbor, making it a critical way station for home heating oil, fiberoptic cables and rock gypsum, which is used to produce drywall.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2022

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