avionics
noun/ˌeɪviˈɒnɪks/
/ˌeɪviˈɑːnɪks/
- [uncountable] the science of electronics when used in designing and making aircraft
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- [plural] the electronic devices in an aircraft or a spacecraft
Word Origin1940s: blend of aviation and electronics.
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