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Q:
what does the word laser stand for
- erika (age 10)
emmerdale high school, london
A:
Erika -

LASER is an acronym that stands for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.' But 'laser' is much less of a mouthful.

-Tamara

(published on 10/22/2007)

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