automechanism

automechanism
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷at auto- I+\ noun (-s)
Etymology: aut- + mechanism
: a machine or other device that works automatically or under servo control

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/aw'toh mek"euh niz'euhm/, n.
an automatic mechanical system or component, esp. a device that operates automatically under predetermined conditions.
[AUTO-3 + MECHANISM]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • automechanism — /aw toh mek euh niz euhm/, n. an automatic mechanical system or component, esp. a device that operates automatically under predetermined conditions. [AUTO 3 + MECHANISM] * * * …   Universalium

  • automechanism — au·to·mechanism …   English syllables

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