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electrotechnics

[ih-lek-troh-tek-niks]
noun (used with a singular verb)
  1. the study or science of practical and industrial applications of electricity.
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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
  1. the technological use of electric power
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electrotechnics

noun
  1. (functioning as singular) another name for electrotechnology
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Derived Formselectrotechnical, adjectiveelectrotechnician, noun
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