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animatronics

an i ma tron ics |ˌanəməˈträniks ˈˌænəməˈtrɑnɪks | plural noun [ treated as sing. ] the technique of making and operating lifelike robots, typically for use in film or other entertainment. DERIVATIVES an i ma tron ic adjective ORIGIN 1970s: blend of animated and electronics .

 

Oxford Dictionary

animatronics

animatronics |ˌanɪməˈtrɒnɪks | plural noun [ treated as sing. ] the technique of making and operating lifelike robots, typically for use in film or other entertainment. DERIVATIVES animatronic adjective ORIGIN 1970s: blend of animated and electronics .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

animatronics

an i ma tron ics /æ̀nɪmətrɑ́nɪks |-trə́n -/名詞 U アニマトロニクス 〘映画製作などで人形や画像を自在に動かす技術 〙.