Relating to a mechanical device or system that is actuated or controlled by electricity.
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e·lec·tro·me·chan·i·cal (ĭ-lĕk'trō-mə-kăn'ĭ-kəl) ![]() |
Relating to a mechanical device or system that is actuated or controlled by electricity.
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The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history).
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
of or relating to or involving an electrically operated mechanical device
Pertains to noun: electromechanical device (meaning #1)
| reproducing unit (computer science) | |
| alternator (electricity) | |
| differential analyzer (computer science) |
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