electro-mechanical

e·lec·tro·me·chan·i·cal

[ih-lek-troh-muh-kan-i-kuhl]
adjective
of or pertaining to mechanical devices or systems electrically actuated, as by a solenoid.

Origin:
1885–90; electro- + mechanical

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electromechanical (ɪˌlɛktrəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of, relating to, or concerning an electrically operated mechanical device
 
electrome'chanically
 
adv

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