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acoustooptics

a·cous·to·op·tics
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-koo-stoh-op-tiks]
    • /əˌku stoʊˈɒp tɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-koo-stoh-op-tiks]
    • /əˌku stoʊˈɒp tɪks/

Definitions of acoustooptics word

  • noun acoustooptics the branch of physics dealing with the relationships between acoustics and light 3
  • noun acoustooptics the science and technology of the interactions between sound waves and light waves passing through material media, especially as applied to the modulation and deflection of laser beams by ultrasonic waves. 1
  • noun acoustooptics (physics) The science that studies the diffraction of light by ultrasonic sound. 0

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Origin of acoustooptics

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75; acoust(ic) + -o- + optics

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Parts of speech for Acoustooptics

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acoustooptics popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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