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electrotechnics

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

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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

electrotechnics British  
/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈtɛknɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) another name for electrotechnology

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Other Word Forms

  • electrotechnic adjective
  • electrotechnical adjective
  • electrotechnician noun

Etymology

Origin of electrotechnics

First recorded in 1880–85; electro- + technics

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