different between electronics vs wirehead

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -?n?ks

Noun

electronics (countable and uncountable, plural electronics)

1. (physics) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

   Electronics is a popular subject.

2. (in the plural) 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)

   Look at all the electronics in this room! (Can we add an example for this sense?)

3. Electronic circuitry.

   The electronics is the difference between a modern and an old-fashion thermostat.

   The electronics are completely updated.

Related terms

• electronic
• electronic calculator
• electronic games

Translations

Anagrams

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English

Etymology

wire +? -head

Pronunciation

Noun

wirehead (plural wireheads)

1. (science fiction) a person who has an electronic brain implant.
2. (computing) a hardware hacker.
3. a person who likes to tinker with electronics.