bionics
pronunciation
How to pronounce bionics in British English:
UK [baɪ'əʊnɪks]
How to pronounce bionics in American English:
US [baɪ'oʊnɪks]
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- Noun:
- application of biological principals to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems)
Word Origin
- bionics (n.)
- 1959, from bio- + second element from electronic; also see -ics.
Example
- 1. These are made by rex bionics , a firm based in new zealand .
- 2. Advances in bionics and engineering will mean we could all boast enhanced night vision allowing us to see clearly in the dark .
- 3. The silver award went to touch bionics inc.for its i-limb artificial hand , which features bendable fingers and a rotating thumb .
- 4. Matthew travelled to the touch bionics headquarters in livingston , scotland , after the company agreed to waive its 25000 fee to fit the hand and train him to use it .