optical mouse

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} A mouse {{qual|pointing device}} that uses a [[light source]] and a light [[detector]] (for example, an [[LED]] and an array of [[photodiode]]s) to detect [[movement]], as opposed to the earlier [[mechanical mouse]].

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