printed circuit

noun

Definition of printed circuit

: a circuit for electronic apparatus made by depositing conductive material in continuous paths from terminal to terminal on an insulating surface

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One recent avenue of inquiry is into printable tech, using inks that conduct electronic current to print circuits into materials like cloth or paper. — Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics, "This Magnetic Ink Would Let Broken Wearable Heal Themselves," 5 Nov. 2016

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The first known use of printed circuit was in 1946

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printed circuit

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English Language Learners Definition of printed circuit

: a circuit that uses thin strips of metal on a thin board to carry electricity

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