\ ˌī-ˈsē 
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IC
noun (2)Definition of IC (Entry 2 of 4)
-ic
adjective suffixDefinition of -ic (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : having the character or form of : being
panoramic : consisting of
runic
2a : of or relating to
aldermanic
b : related to, derived from, or containing
alcoholic
3 : in the manner of : like that of : characteristic of
Byronic
4 : associated or dealing with
Vedic : utilizing
electronic
5 : characterized by : exhibiting
nostalgic : affected with
allergic
6 : caused by
amoebic
7 : tending to produce
analgesic
8 : having a valence relatively higher than in compounds or ions named with an adjective ending in -ous ferric iron
-ic
noun suffixDefinition of -ic (Entry 4 of 4)
: one having the character or nature of : one belonging to or associated with : one exhibiting or affected by : one that produces
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The first known use of IC was in 1947
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