word
fiber optic
FY-ber OP-tik
ˈfaɪbər ˈɒptɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
fiberoptic
Dictionary meaning
a technology that transmits data as pulses of light through glass or plastic fibers; capable of carrying enormous amounts of data over long distances with minimal loss and interference; forms the backbone of internet infrastructure and increasingly connects 5G base stations to core networks through fiber backhaul
Spelled 'fiber optic' in American English and 'fibre optic' in British English.
Synonyms: fibre optic
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