"optical switch" meaning in English

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        "A switch that can selectively change signals between optical fibers or integrated optical circuits."
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        "(telecommunications) A switch that can selectively change signals between optical fibers or integrated optical circuits."
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        "A switch that can selectively change signals between optical fibers or integrated optical circuits."
      ],
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          "telecommunications",
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        [
          "switch",
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          "optical fiber"
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        "(telecommunications) A switch that can selectively change signals between optical fibers or integrated optical circuits."
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