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mechanism

/'mɛkə,nɪzəm/

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the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
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"he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"

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chemical mechanism

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chemical action chemical change chemical process
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the technical aspects of doing something
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"a mechanism of social control" "mechanisms of communication"

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mechanics

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execution carrying into action performance carrying out
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a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
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"the mechanism of the ear" "the mechanism of infection"

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natural object
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device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
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device
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(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
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philosophical theory philosophical doctrine

Definition that contains mechanism

mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
steering linkage mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn
drive line mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
drive line system mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle

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