avionic
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a·vi·on·ics
(ā′vē-ŏn′ĭks, ăv′ē-)n.
1. (used with a sing. verb) The science and technology of electronics and the development of electronic devices as applied to aeronautics and astronautics: Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program.
2. (used with a pl. verb) The electronic systems, equipment, and other devices so developed: The avionics on this spacecraft represent a new generation of sophistication.
[avi(ation) + (electr)onics.]
a′vi·on′ic adj.
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