electro–optical

adjective elec·tro–op·ti·cal \i-ˌlek-trō-ˈäp-ti-kəl\

Definition of ELECTRO-OPTICAL

: of or relating to electro-optics

a : relating to or being a change in the refractive index of a material due to an electric field <electro–optical effect>

b : using or being a material that exhibits electro-optical properties <an electro–optical crystal>

: relating to or being an electronic device for emitting, modulating, transmitting, or sensing light

— elec·tro–op·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

elec·tro–op·ti·cal or elec·tro–op·tic \-ˈäp-tik\

1879

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