a) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles.
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b) A device or devices which require the flow of electrons through conductors and semiconductors in order to perform their function; devices that operate on electrical power (battery or outlet);
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Ant: mechanical device
See Also: electronic, electronic calculator, electronic games
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