adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   describing a system or material in which the optical properties (especially the refractive index) varies with an applied electric charge
2. 2
   of or pertaining to electrooptics

Etymology

From electro- + optic.

Related phrases

electric chargerefractive index

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