electrotechnics

[ ih-lek-troh-tek-niks ]

noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. the study or science of practical and industrial applications of electricity.

Origin of electrotechnics

1
First recorded in 1880–85; electro- + technics
  • Also e·lec·tro·tech·nol·o·gy [ih-lek-troh-tek-nol-uh-jee]. /ɪˌlɛk troʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi/.

Other words from electrotechnics

  • e·lec·tro·tech·nic, e·lec·tro·tech·ni·cal, adjective
  • e·lec·tro·tech·ni·cian [ih-lek-troh-tek-nish-uhn], /ɪˌlɛk troʊ tɛkˈnɪʃ ən/, noun

Words Nearby electrotechnics

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British Dictionary definitions for electrotechnics

electrotechnics

/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈtɛknɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) another name for electrotechnology

Derived forms of electrotechnics

  • electrotechnical, adjective
  • electrotechnician, noun

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