optoacoustic
|op-to-a-cous-tic|
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/ˌɒptoʊəˈkuːstɪk/
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/ˌɒptəʊəˈkuːstɪk/
light-sound interaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'optoacoustic' originates from the combination of 'opto-' meaning 'light' and 'acoustic' meaning 'sound'.
Historical Evolution
'optoacoustic' was formed by combining the Greek root 'optos' meaning 'seen' and 'acoustic' from the Greek 'akoustikos' meaning 'of or for hearing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the interaction of light and sound', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the interaction between light and sound waves.
The optoacoustic effect is used in medical imaging.
Synonyms
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