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automechanism

American

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

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of automechanism

auto- ³ + mechanism

Example Sentences

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If he and his associates are correct, they believe that they have discovered "a new immunity mechanism in the virus field."

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