electrotechnics

American

[ih-lek-troh-tek-niks] / ɪˌlɛk troʊˈtɛk nɪks /

Also electrotechnology

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the study or science of practical and industrial applications of electricity.

electrotechnics British

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈtɛknɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) another name for electrotechnology

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Origin of electrotechnics

First recorded in 1880–85; electro- + technics

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electrotechnics

Alternating Currents.—The study of alternating currents of electricity began to attract great attention towards the end of the 19th century by reason of their application in electrotechnics and especially to the transmission of power.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

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