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a⋅vi⋅on⋅ics

  [ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee-]
–noun
1. (used with a singular verb) the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
2. (used with a plural verb) the devices themselves.
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Origin:
1945–50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics

Related forms:
a⋅vi⋅on⋅ic, adjective
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a·vi·on·ics   (ā'vē-ŏn'ĭks, āv'ē-)   
n.  

  1. (used with a sing. verb) The science and technology of electronics and the development of electronic devices as applied to aeronautics and astronautics: Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program.

  2. (used with a pl. verb) The electronic systems, equipment, and other devices so developed: The avionics on this spacecraft represent a new generation of sophistication.


[avi(ation) + (electr)onics.]
a'vi·on'ic adj.
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avionics

(derived from the expression "aviation electronics"), the development and production of electronic instruments for use in aviation and astronautics. The term also refers to the instruments themselves. Such instruments consist of a wide variety of control, performance, and radio navigation devices and systems

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