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automechanism

American  
[aw-toh-mek-uh-niz-uhm] / ˌɔ toʊˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm /

noun

  1. an automatic mechanical system or component, especially a device that operates automatically under predetermined conditions.

Etymology

Origin of automechanism

auto- 3 + mechanism

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