English Online Dictionary. What means electronics? What does electronics mean?
English
Etymology
From electron + -ics.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/, /ɪˌl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/
- Rhymes: -ɒnɪks
Noun
electronics (countable and uncountable, plural electronics)
- (physics) 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.
- (in the plural) 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)
- (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- Electronic circuitry.
Derived terms
Related terms
- electronic
- electronic calculator
- electronic games
Translations
Anagrams
- reconcilest, stone circle