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Definition
Optical fiber; a thin glass cable used to transmit light signals, essential for the internet.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical transmission medium used for high speed data transfer. While it is a technical term, it is frequently used in everyday speech when discussing internet service plans or connectivity issues at home.
Measure word
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Has optic fibre been installed here yet?
Using optic fibre to access the internet is really fast.
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