Lasers

/ˈleɪzərz/ noun

Definition

plural of laser; devices that emit coherent light through stimulated emission

Etymology

acronym from Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, coined 1960

Kelly Says

LASER started as an acronym but became so common that most people forget it stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation!

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