Meaning & use
fluidics
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The branch of engineering that uses the flow of fluids through narrow channels to perform control, sensing, or logic functions, similar to electronics.
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Fluidics allows engineers to build control systems without any electrical components.
Microfluidics, a modern branch of fluidics, is widely used in medical diagnostic chips.
A note on using this word
Fluidics emerged in the 1960s as engineers explored fluid flow as an alternative to electronic circuits for control systems, especially in harsh environments.
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