laser

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a device that produces a narrow and powerful stream of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc. doctors using a laser to perform delicate eye surgery

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Recent Examples of laser The technology uses a green laser to scan the river floor and help investigators map out its layout. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 It was determined that laser surgery would be the best option to save Eagle’s life but would be costly. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 Are remanufactured laser toner cartridges a good way to save money? A. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025 The laser energy fuses the hydrogen together to create a burst of energy in a process called ignition. Laura Paddison, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for laser 

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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