adjective

fiber-optic

fibre-optic

We have a fiber-optic internet connection.

We have a fibre-optic internet connection.

The surgeon used a fiber-optic cable.

The surgeon used a fibre-optic cable.

fiber-optic ((noun)) relating to fiber optics A fiber-optic network provides faster speeds.

Synonyms: optical fiber

A compound of 'fiber' (thread) and 'optic' (relating to light), from Greek 'optikos'.

Imagine light ('optic') travelling through a thin thread ('fiber').

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