"ovonics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of Ovshinsky + electronics, coined by its pioneer, Stanford R. Ovshinsky. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Ovshinsky|electronics}} Blend of Ovshinsky + electronics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ovonics (uncountable)
  1. A form of electronics that uses materials able to change from an electrically non-conducting state to a semiconducting state shown by glass of special composition upon application of a certain minimum voltage. Tags: uncountable Related terms: ovonic
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