radionicadj.¹

Brit.

/ˌreɪdɪˈɒnɪk/, U.S.

/ˌreɪdiˈɑnɪk/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: radio- comb. form², electronic adj.

Etymology: < radio- comb. form² + -onic (in electronic adj.), in sense 2 after radionics n.¹ With sense 2 compare later radiesthesia n.

1. Of, relating to, or using radioactivity. rare.

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1913 Lancet 23 Aug. 571/2 Table waters..which contained radium emanation. It is stated that these radionic waters are prepared from pure radium salts, and that they are guaranteed to be permanently radio-active.

1962 Adv. in Space Sci. & Technol. 4 p. ix One of the many energy sources applicable to the propulsion of spacecraft are radioactive elements... So-called radiothermal and radionic engines are described.

2. Of, relating to, or practising radionics (radionics n.¹) as a form of alternative medicine.

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the world > the supernatural > the paranormal > [adjective] > radiesthesia > radionics

radionic1929

the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment by radiation > [adjective] > studying radiation treatment

radionic1929

1929 Van Nuys (Calif.) News 2 Apr. 4/7 (advt.) Dr. M. J. Pearring is more than satisfied with his new Radionic Diagnosis and treating machine... We do not ask a single question as the Radionic machine does not only diagnose, but it also points out the most direct, safest, and painless way of breaking up abnormal conditions.

1947 Radiesthesia 3 58 The development of a new technique in Radionic Diagnosis.

1972 D. V. Tansley Radionics & Subtle Anat. Man 7 Today, most if not all radionic practitioners would agree that it is their belief that man does have what is referred to as an etheric body.

1975 Homes & Gardens Nov. 63/2 The radiesthetist determines the diagnosis and then uses the radionic box to broadcast the selected rate of the remedy.

1996 S. Lavery et al. Hamlyn Encycl. Complementary Health 143/2 The aim of radionic treatment is to improve your general health and wellbeing.

Derivatives

radiˈonically adv. by means of radionics.

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1960 Times 1 July 5/4 Mrs. Elsie Baker..was recalled to produce records she had made while radionically treating patients.

1972 D. V. Tansley Radionics & Subtle Anat. Man iii. 24 The incoming energy..may be..a colour or a homoeopathic potency radionically broadcast.

2003 Complementary Therapies in Med. 11 273/1 A comparison of radionically prepared and traditionally prepared remedies.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

radionicadj.²

Brit.

/ˌreɪdɪˈɒnɪk/, U.S.

/ˌreɪdiˈɑnɪk/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: radio- comb. form³, electronic adj.

Etymology: < radio- comb. form³ + -onic (in electronic adj.). Compare radionics n.²

Chiefly U.S. Now rare.

Of, relating to, or using electronics, esp. in connection with radio technology. Cf. radionics n.²With quot. 1963 cf. atomic adj. 8.

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the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electronics > [adjective] > relating to branches

photoelectronic1922

radionic1943

optoelectronic1955

optronic1955

acoustoelectronic1959

opto1981

1943 Radio News May 75/1 Radio News will use ‘radionic’ in preference to ‘electronic’ wherever it is more descriptive.

1943 Science 18 June 555/1 The miracles now being wrought behind the secret panels of radionic laboratories.

1946 W. P. Loveless Man. Gospel Broadcasting ii. 25 Radionic amplification ‘flatters’ certain kinds of voices.

1963 Spectator 15 Nov. 616/3 Even in this radionic age, a Prime Minister cannot hope to make his way in the country without establishing his mastery over the House of Commons.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	radionic
释义	radionicadj.¹ Brit. /ˌreɪdɪˈɒnɪk/, U.S. /ˌreɪdiˈɑnɪk/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: radio- comb. form², electronic adj. Etymology: < radio- comb. form² + -onic (in electronic adj.), in sense 2 after radionics n.¹ With sense 2 compare later radiesthesia n. 1. Of, relating to, or using radioactivity. rare. ΚΠ 1913 Lancet 23 Aug. 571/2 Table waters..which contained radium emanation. It is stated that these radionic waters are prepared from pure radium salts, and that they are guaranteed to be permanently radio-active. 1962 Adv. in Space Sci. & Technol. 4 p. ix One of the many energy sources applicable to the propulsion of spacecraft are radioactive elements... So-called radiothermal and radionic engines are described. 2. Of, relating to, or practising radionics (radionics n.¹) as a form of alternative medicine. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > the paranormal > [adjective] > radiesthesia > radionics radionic1929 the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment by radiation > [adjective] > studying radiation treatment radionic1929 1929 Van Nuys (Calif.) News 2 Apr. 4/7 (advt.) Dr. M. J. Pearring is more than satisfied with his new Radionic Diagnosis and treating machine... We do not ask a single question as the Radionic machine does not only diagnose, but it also points out the most direct, safest, and painless way of breaking up abnormal conditions. 1947 Radiesthesia 3 58 The development of a new technique in Radionic Diagnosis. 1972 D. V. Tansley Radionics & Subtle Anat. Man 7 Today, most if not all radionic practitioners would agree that it is their belief that man does have what is referred to as an etheric body. 1975 Homes & Gardens Nov. 63/2 The radiesthetist determines the diagnosis and then uses the radionic box to broadcast the selected rate of the remedy. 1996 S. Lavery et al. Hamlyn Encycl. Complementary Health 143/2 The aim of radionic treatment is to improve your general health and wellbeing. Derivatives radiˈonically adv. by means of radionics. ΚΠ 1960 Times 1 July 5/4 Mrs. Elsie Baker..was recalled to produce records she had made while radionically treating patients. 1972 D. V. Tansley Radionics & Subtle Anat. Man iii. 24 The incoming energy..may be..a colour or a homoeopathic potency radionically broadcast. 2003 Complementary Therapies in Med. 11 273/1 A comparison of radionically prepared and traditionally prepared remedies. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). radionicadj.² Brit. /ˌreɪdɪˈɒnɪk/, U.S. /ˌreɪdiˈɑnɪk/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: radio- comb. form³, electronic adj. Etymology: < radio- comb. form³ + -onic (in electronic adj.). Compare radionics n.² Chiefly U.S. Now rare. Of, relating to, or using electronics, esp. in connection with radio technology. Cf. radionics n.²With quot. 1963 cf. atomic adj. 8. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electronics > [adjective] > relating to branches photoelectronic1922 radionic1943 optoelectronic1955 optronic1955 acoustoelectronic1959 opto1981 1943 Radio News May 75/1 Radio News will use ‘radionic’ in preference to ‘electronic’ wherever it is more descriptive. 1943 Science 18 June 555/1 The miracles now being wrought behind the secret panels of radionic laboratories. 1946 W. P. Loveless Man. Gospel Broadcasting ii. 25 Radionic amplification ‘flatters’ certain kinds of voices. 1963 Spectator 15 Nov. 616/3 Even in this radionic age, a Prime Minister cannot hope to make his way in the country without establishing his mastery over the House of Commons. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.¹1913adj.²1943
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