fibre-optic
Translation
fiber-optic
Examples
We have a fibre-optic internet connection.
We have a fiber-optic internet connection.
Data travels through a fibre-optic cable.
Data travels through a fiber-optic cable.
Grammar Patterns
fiber-optic ((noun)) relating to technology using thin glass threads We have a fiber-optic internet connection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: optical fiber (as a noun phrase)
Etymology
A compound of 'fiber' (thread) and 'optic' (relating to light or vision). Literally, a thread for light.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'optic' relates to light, and 'fiber' is a thin thread. It's technology that sends light through a thread.