1. fiber-optic_transmission_system
noun. a communication system using fiber optic cables.
Synonyms
- communication equipment
- fibre optic cable
- fiber optic cable
- fibre-optic transmission system
- communication system
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Example sentences of the word fiber-optics
1. Noun Phrase
Optical cables are constructed from fiber optics, or bundles of tiny glass strands.
2. Noun Phrase
Replace any damaged cables with new fiber optics.
3. Noun Phrase
Other uses include creating openings for fiber optics, telephone lines and computer lines.
4. Noun Phrase
The continuous development of Internet technology has only been possible through the use of fiber optics.
2. fiber-optic
adjective. of or relating to fiber optics.
Synonyms
- fibreoptic
- fibre-optic
3. optics
noun. ['ˈɑːptɪks'] the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light.
Synonyms
- natural philosophy
- physics
- catoptrics
Antonyms
- solubility
- anisotropy
- strength
- insolubility
4. optics
noun. ['ˈɑːptɪks'] optical properties.
Antonyms
- isotropy
5. fiber
noun. ['ˈfaɪbɝ'] a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn.
Synonyms
- fibril
- ravelling
- cellulose
- material
- optical fibre
- man-made fiber
- string
- luffa
- cantala
- glass fibre
- lint
- byssus
- oakum
- spindle
- bristle
- loofah
- loufah sponge
- strand
- raffia
- nerve fibre
- synthetic fiber
- Cebu maguey
- loofa
- natural fiber
- nerve fiber
- optical fiber
- fibre
- natural fibre
- raveling
- filament
- bassine
- coir
- beard
- glass fiber
- manila maguey
Antonyms
- unstring
- unfasten
- take away
- lack
Etymology
- fibre (French)
- fibre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. fiber
noun. ['ˈfaɪbɝ'] the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions.
Synonyms
- fibre
- responsibleness
- responsibility
- spirit
- character
- thoughtfulness
- trait
- personality
Antonyms
- irresponsibleness
- unthoughtfulness
- empty
- natural object
Etymology
- fibre (French)
- fibre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. fiber
noun. ['ˈfaɪbɝ'] any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber).
Synonyms
- nerve fibre
- muscle fibre
- nerve fiber
- cell
- muscle cell
- muscle fiber
Antonyms
- unbodied
- immateriality
- incorporeality
- insubstantial
Etymology
- fibre (French)
- fibre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. fiber
noun. ['ˈfaɪbɝ'] a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth.
Synonyms
- fibre
- vulcanized fiber
- cloth
- fabric
- material
Antonyms
- conductor
- unclog
- unstuff
- pull
Etymology
- fibre (French)
- fibre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. fiber
noun. ['ˈfaɪbɝ'] coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis.
Synonyms
- food product
- bran
- foodstuff
Antonyms
- insubstantiality
- unworldly
- mental
- disarrange
Etymology
- fibre (French)
- fibre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))