# ovonics

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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