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electronics

elect·ro·nics

UK/ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/ US/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/ fairly common

noun

1.

the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices

Origin

From electron + -ics.

Phrases

  • digital electronics
  • electronic calculator
  • electronic games
  • power electronics
  • quantum electronics

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