avionics

English

Etymology

Blend of aviation +‎ electronics

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /eɪ.viˈɒn.ɪks/
  • Rhymes: -ɒnɪks

Noun

avionics (uncountable)

  1. The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
  2. The devices used in avionics.

Usage notes
  • Avionics is used with a singular verb in the sense of the science and in with a plural verb in the sense of the devices used in this science.

See also
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