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optical

[op-ti-kuhl] / ˈɒp tɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
ocular
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Amazon and Corning announce a multiyear, multibillion-dollar agreement for optical fiber to supply data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

When I flagged the results to Oura, it noted that gripping a vibrating stroller presents a particular challenge for optical sensors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The saber-toothed cat that appears mirage-like through a window, an optical illusion known as a Pepper’s Ghost, doesn’t reflect modern knowledge of the animal’s anatomy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Since the start of the second quarter, hot memory and optical stocks have led a powerful, but narrow, rally.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Most professional astronomers of the day were skeptical, believing the “canal lines” were optical illusions.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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