fiber optics

NOUN

light transmitted through fibers

Synonyms

STRONGEST

optical fiber

WEAK

catoptrics dioptrics fibre optics glass fiber

Example Sentences

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In the latest study, scientists used optogenetics, a technique that uses fiber optics and light to activate specific brain cells.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Earlier this week, Nvidia announced plans to invest $500 million in Corning to expand manufacturing of fiber optics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

That reflects higher capital expenditures: The company has been accelerating its spending on fiber optics, which deliver high-speed internet hookups to U.S. households.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

In the dot-com era, it was fiber optics, storage and servers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The broad overinvestment in fiber cable is a gift that keeps on giving, thanks to the unique nature of fiber optics.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman