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laser

la·ser [ láyzər ] (plural la·sers)


noun 
Definition:
 
device emitting focused beam of light: a device that utilizes the ability of some substances to absorb electromagnetic energy and re-radiate it as a highly focused beam of synchronized single-wavelength radiation

[Mid-20th century. Acronym <light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation]
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