avionic

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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.

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-)

(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.
(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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