laser
noun
a device that produces a nearly parallel, nearly monochromatic, and coherent beam of light by exciting atoms to a higher energy level and causing them to radiate their energy in phase.
lasers
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pluralof laser.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company is even investigating lasers and ultrasound as potentially speedier methods of slicing pizzas than a traditional knife blade.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
For lasers that rely on these resonators to increase coherence, the benefit grows rapidly.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Morgan analyst Joseph Cardoso noted that Lumentum’s management signaled that there are opportunities in the pipeline around lasers and other optical equipment that largely aren’t yet factored into the company’s broader financial targets.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
In addition, directed-energy weapons, such as high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems, can be useful against incoming drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Something I hoped we wouldn’t need to do, but if we don’t shut down these lasers, reinforcements will be all over us.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
