electromechanical

[ih-lek-troh-muh-kan-i-kuh l] /ɪˌlɛk troʊ məˈkæn ɪ kəl/

Word Origin

adjective

of or relating to mechanical devices or systems electrically actuated, as by a solenoid.

Origin of electromechanical

1885-1890

First recorded in 1885-90; electro- + mechanical

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British Dictionary definitions for electromechanical

electromechanical

/ɪˌlɛktrəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

adjective

of, relating to, or concerning an electrically operated mechanical device

Derived Forms

electromechanically, adverb

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