electromechanical

adjective

elec·​tro·​me·​chan·​i·​cal i-ˌlek-trō-mə-ˈka-ni-kəl How to pronounce electromechanical (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a mechanical process or device actuated or controlled electrically
especially : being a transducer for converting electrical energy to mechanical energy
electromechanically adverb

Examples of electromechanical in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electromechanical was in 1814

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“Electromechanical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromechanical. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

electromechanical

adjective
elec·​tro·​me·​chan·​i·​cal i-ˌlek-trō-mə-ˈkan-i-kəl How to pronounce electromechanical (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a mechanical process or device put into motion or controlled electrically
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