laser

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light

Etymology

From LASER, acronym of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Coined by American physicist Gordon Gould in 1957. Originally called an optical maser.

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Synonyms

optical maser

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