electrotechnics

[ih-lek-troh-tek-niks]

noun (used with a singular verb)

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

Also e·lec·tro·tech·nol·o·gy

[ih-lek-troh-tek-nol-uh-jee] /ɪˌlɛk troʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi/.

Origin of electrotechnics

First recorded in 1880–85; electro- + technics

Related formse·lec·tro·tech·nic, e·lec·tro·tech·ni·cal, adjectivee·lec·tro·tech·ni·cian

[ih-lek-troh-tek-nish-uh n] /ɪˌlɛk troʊ tɛkˈnɪʃ ən/, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for electrotechnology

electrotechnology

noun

the technological use of electric power

electrotechnics

noun

(functioning as singular) another name for electrotechnology

Derived Formselectrotechnical, adjectiveelectrotechnician, noun

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