lase

[ leyz ]

verb (used without object),lased, las·ing.Optics.
  1. to give off coherent light, as in a laser.

Origin of lase

1
First recorded in 1960–65; back formation from laser

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British Dictionary definitions for lase

lase

/ (leɪz) /


verb
  1. (intr) (of a substance, such as carbon dioxide or ruby) to be capable of acting as a laser

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