fiber optic cable

/ˌfaɪbər ˌɑptɪk ˌkeɪbəl/
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Other forms: fiber optic cables

Definitions of fiber optic cable
  1. noun
    a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light
    synonyms: fibre optic cable
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    type of:
    cable, line, transmission line
    a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
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