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optical mouse
op·ti·cal mouse
(
plural
op·ti·cal mice
)
noun
Definition:
mouse used on reflective pad:
a computer mouse that registers a change in position by detecting reflected light from a pair of light-emitting diodes and translating it into cursor movement
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