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laser

/ˈleɪzər/ noun · British & US
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What does laser mean?

noun

A device that produces an intense beam of coherent light by stimulated emission of radiation, used for cutting, welding, or engraving materials, or for medical or scientific applications.

Example

"The surgeon used a laser to remove the tumor from the patient's skin."

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