ovonics

English

Etymology

Blend of Ovshinsky + electronics, coined by its pioneer, Stanford R. Ovshinsky.

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.

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