The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TRANSISTOR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TRANSISTOR
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The straight part
We know that "Electronic device" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case electronic device = transistor.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TRANSISTOR mean?
TRANSISTOR noun- (semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.
- A transistor radio.