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microelectromechanical

/ˌmaɪkroʊɪˌlɛktroʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/ /ˌmaɪkroʊɪˌlɛktroʊˌmɛkəˈnɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Describing any very small electromechanical system or device that is larger than a nanoelectromechanical one.

Examples :

"The car's tire pressure sensor relies on a microelectromechanical system to accurately measure the air inside. "
electronics technical device machine technology science material system

Related Words

Illustration measure

measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

Illustration relies

relies verb

/rɪˈlaɪz/

(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

"The student relies on her notes to help her answer questions during the exam. "

Illustration sensor

sensor noun

/ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/

A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

"The smoke sensor alerted the family to the fire. "

Illustration larger

larger adjective

/ˈlɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈlɑɹ.d͡ʒɚ/

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

"Russia is a large country.   The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size.   He has a large collection of stamps."

Illustration describing

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration device

device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

Illustration electromechanical

electromechanical noun

/ɪˌlɛktroʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/ /ɪˌlɛktrəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

An electromechanical component or device

"The washing machine uses an electromechanical to control the water levels and spin cycles. "

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration system

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration inside

inside noun

/ɪnˈsaɪd/

The interior or inner part.

"The inside of the building has been extensively restored."

Illustration accurately

accurately adverb

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

"The student answered the math questions accurately. "