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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Lidar, for instance, is a scanning technique that employs lasers to detect hidden topological features.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
For more serious scarring, dermatologists can recommend more aggressive treatments such as lasers that probe deeper into the skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
As demand for optical and networking components has skyrocketed this year, shares of the companies that produce those components — like lasers, wiring and electronics — have staged major gains.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Non-kinetic means could include lasers to blind satellites, or even electromagnetic or cyber jamming of their data links.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Zeke was a Hall Monitor again, which suddenly seemed way cooler now that he knew the sashes could shoot lasers.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
