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ovonics
[ oh-von-iks ]
noun
, (used with a singular verb)
- a branch of electronics using special glassy materials that quickly become electrical conductors upon application of a certain minimum voltage.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ovonics1
First recorded in 1965–70; Ov(shinsky effect) ( def ) + (electr)onics ( def )
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Example Sentences
But his paper eventually became one of the five most cited publications in the journal's history, and his prediction became prophecy, spawning a new field he called ovonics.
From Seattle Times
With a bit of a promotional twist, he christened the field “ovonics.”
From New York Times
Upton and 13 other Michigan lawmakers sent a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu in December 2009 recommending Auburn Hills-based United Solar Ovonics for a loan under President Obama’s economic stimulus bill.
From Washington Post
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