laser
BrE /ˈleɪ.zər/ AmE /ˈleɪ.zɚ/
noun en → es
a device that produces a very bright, powerful beam of light which is used in many different ways, for example to cut metal or to read information from CDs and DVDs
láser
Collocations laser beam · laser pointer
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The laser was used to cut the metal.
El láser se utilizó para cortar el metal.
a medical operation that uses a laser, especially one on the eye to improve sight
cirugía láser
Collocations laser surgery · laser treatment
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She had laser eye surgery.
Ella tuvo cirugía láser en los ojos.
a printer that uses a laser to produce high-quality printed images or text, especially in offices and businesses
impresora láser
Collocations laser printer · laser printing
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The office uses a laser printer.
La oficina utiliza una impresora láser.
a beam of light produced by a laser, used in scientific experiments and research
haz de luz láser
Collocations laser beam · laser experiment
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Scientists use a laser to study the properties of materials.
Los científicos utilizan un haz de luz láser para estudiar las propiedades de los materiales.