Friday, July 3, 2015

electric, electronic

Electric or electric describes something that produces electric current, or something that is powered by electric current--
Lightning can be seen during an electric storm.
An older model sewing machine works the same whether it is electric or powered by a treadle.

Electronic or electronic describes something made with electronic circuits, such as diodes, transistors, or semiconductors--
The computer is an electonic device; it uses electricity to transmit information.
This device uses electronic circuits to reproduce sounds and text; no parts move inside.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Strong electric current nearby can interfere with an electronic device."

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