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Vinony

electronics

noun

  1. physics, engineering, technology and applications that deal with the emission, flow and control of electrons in vacuum and matter
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Pronunciation: /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/ / /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/ / /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus New Latin ēlectricusbor. English electric Proto-Indo-European *h₁ey- Proto-Indo-European *h₁éyti Proto-Hellenic *éimi Ancient Greek εἶμι (eîmi)der. English ion English electron ▲ Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English -ics English electronics From electron + -ics.

  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.

    “Electronics is a popular subject.”

  2. 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)

    “Look at all the electronics in this room!”

  3. Electronic circuitry.

    “The electronics is the difference between a modern and an old-fashioned thermostat.”

    “The electronics are completely updated.”