fiber-optic
Translation
fibre-optic
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
fiber-optic ((noun)) relating to fiber optics A fiber-optic network provides faster speeds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: optical fiber
Etymology
A compound of 'fiber' (thread) and 'optic' (relating to light), from Greek 'optikos'.
Memory Tips
Imagine light ('optic') travelling through a thin thread ('fiber').