Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A device that emits a narrow beam of light through an optical amplification process, often used in cutting, surgery, and communication.
Laser
/ˈleɪzə/Synonyms:
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A laser can cut through metal.They use a laser to treat her eyes.
Etymology:
The word laser was coined in 1959 as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It was derived from the earlier term maser, which referred to Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
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