Definition

Relating to a type of device that works based on a specific physical effect discovered by Stanford Ovshinsky, often used in electronics and materials science.

Example

The ovonic materials used in the battery showed improved efficiency and longevity.

Conversation

Have you heard about those new ovonic devices they are developing?

Yeah, I read something about them; they sound really innovative!

I wonder how the ovonic technology actually works.

It’s fascinating! I think it’s based on the Ovshinsky effect, which is pretty cool.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from 'ovum' (Latin for egg) and '-onic' (a suffix used in scientific terms, often relating to a specific field or characteristic). The term 'ovonic' refers to properties or phenomena related to eggs, particularly in the context of materials that change state in response to an electric field, akin to the behavior of certain biological materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ovum' meaning egg, and remember that 'ovonic' relates to properties associated with eggs or egg-like materials.

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