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Electronics
//ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks// noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy. countable, uncountable
"Electronics is a popular subject."
- 2 the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices wordnet
- 3 Devices which require the flow of electrons through conductors and semiconductors in order to perform their function; devices that operate on electrical power (battery or outlet) countable, in-plural, uncountable
"Look at all the electronics in this room!"
- 4 Electronic circuitry. countable, uncountable
"The electronics is the difference between a modern and an old-fashioned thermostat."
Etymology
From electron + -ics.
See also for "electronics"
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