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fibre optics

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fibre optics
n
(Physics / General Physics) (functioning as singular) the transmission of information modulated on light carried down very thin flexible fibres of glass See also optical fibre
fibreoptic  adj
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Noun1.fibre optics - the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
transmission - communication by means of transmitted signals
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fibre optics nsgottica a fibre
fibre optics nsgottica a fibre


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Now, it promises to be as light as a leaf, with structure and cast aluminium deck integrated as far as possible and swooping over the water, illuminated at night by continuous fibre optics to make a delicate luminous suture between the two halves of the severed city.
Two round plates of blue glass inset with fibre optics provide a touch of nocturnal magic.
However, Brown does indicate that the town is encountering a problem getting the fibre optics implemented throughout the community.
 
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