Electronics

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ noun

Definition

the branch of physics and technology dealing with electron devices

Etymology

From electron + -ics, electron from Greek ēlektron 'amber'

Kelly Says

Named for amber's electrical properties discovered by ancient Greeks

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