laser
pronunciation
How to pronounce laser in British English:
UK [ˈleɪzə(r)]
How to pronounce laser in American English:
US [ˈleɪzər]
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- Noun:
- an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
Word Origin
- laser (n.)
- 1960, acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation," on pattern of 1955 MASER. A corresponding verb, lase, was coined 1962.
Example
- 1. This patients needs laser treatments to fix the damage .
- 2. Lro has a laser onboard that measures surface elevation .
- 3. The national ignition facility 's laser bay 2 .
- 4. But all of the laser weapons , robots , sonic blasters and puke rays pictured here are real .
- 5. Laser hair removal is a more permanent solution .