electronics

[ ih-lek-tron-iks, ee-lek- ]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in a vacuum, in gaseous media, and in semiconductors.
2. (used with a plural verb) electronic devices, circuits, or systems developed through electronics:

   Can you get through the day without using your phone or other electronics?

electronics

/ ˌiːlɛk-; ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the science and technology concerned with the development, behaviour, and applications of electronic devices and circuits
2. functioning as plural the circuits and devices of a piece of electronic equipment

   the electronics of a television set

Word History and Origins

Origin of electronics¹

First recorded in 1905–10; electronic, -ics

Example Sentences

If it's placed closer to the drone, the electronics will interfere with capturing the magnetic signature from a well.

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"We are excited to explore how this technique can be optimised further to unlock the full potential of diamonds in electronics, quantum technologies, and beyond."

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Thin-film transistors, which are essential for fabricating flexible electronics, must be made extremely thin and precise.

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The chip, composed of interconnected modules that form an optical neural network, is fabricated using commercial foundry processes, which could enable the scaling of the technology and its integration into electronics.

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He said this has vast implications for everyday electronics, explaining how information encoded in an electron's properties could be transferred without loss, conceivably resulting in lower-power, highly efficient transistors.

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