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/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ · e-lec-tron-ic
adjective
- Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons. The electronic properties of the material made it suitable for use in semiconductors.
- Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors. The electronic circuit was designed to amplify the signal.
- Generated by an electronic device. The electronic music was a fusion of traditional and modern sounds.
noun
- A device or system that uses electronic components to process or transmit information. The electronic device was used to control the temperature in the room.
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Did you know? The term 'electronic' was first used by the British physicist J.J. Thomson in 1897 to describe the behavior of electrons in electrical devices. This marked the beginning of a new era in the study of electricity and electronics.