Lase

//ˈleɪz// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To use a laser beam on, as for cutting. transitive

    "The surgeon lased the elongated soft palate, cutting off the excess tissue and stopping the blood flow in one swipe."

  2. 2
    To use a laser beam on, as for targeting or rangefinding. transitive

    "The commander lased the target across the valley."

  3. 3
    To operate as a laser; to release coherent light due to stimulation. intransitive

    "Once enough of the gas particles are in a higher energy state, they will begin to lase and give off a coherent beam."

Etymology

Back-formation from laser, as if removing -er. Compare mase.

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