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an⋅i⋅ma⋅tron⋅ics

[an-uh-muh-tron-iks]
–noun
(used with a singular verb) the technology connected with the use of electronics to animate puppets or other figures, as for motion pictures.

Origin:
1975–80; b. animate and electronics


an⋅i⋅ma⋅tron⋅ic, adjective
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an·i·ma·tron·ics   (ān'ə-mə-trŏn'ĭks)   
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
The technology employing electronics to animate motorized puppets.

[anima(tion) + (elec)tronics.]
an'i·ma·tron'ic adj.
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