Laser began as an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” As its applications have increased in number, laser has become a standard word.
Laser can be used as a noun or as an adjective.
- Lasers are used extensively in optical surgery.
- Our four-year-old laser printer is beginning to make strange noises.
- Laser disc players have made high-quality home video a reality.
The verb lase has come into use more recently.
- Your doctor can lase unsightly moles, warts and tattoos.
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