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spintronics

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɒnɪks

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noun

Meaning 1

The storage and transfer of information using the spin state of electrons as well as their charge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From spin + -tronics, or from spin transport electronics.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: spintroniikka — type of information storage and handling
  • German: Spintronik — type of information storage and handling