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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction | |
| Synonyms: | chemical_mechanism | |
| Examples: | "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions" |
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| Related terms: | chemical_process biochemical_mechanism | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the technical aspects of doing something | |
| Synonyms: | mechanics | |
| Examples: | "a mechanism of social control" "mechanisms of communication" "the mechanics of prose style" |
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| Related terms: | performance | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function | |
| Examples: | "the mechanism of the ear" "the mechanism of infection" |
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| Related terms: | natural_object barrier biological_clock transmission_mechanism | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes | |
| Related terms: | philosophical_doctrine philosophy | |
| 5. | [ noun ] device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function | |
| Related terms: | device action drive lock cooling_system control works gear hydraulic_system clockwork mechanical_device delayed_action carriage axis steering_linkage homing_device tape_drive ignition cartridge_ejector drive_line radiator rotating_mechanism film_advance steering_system cartridge_extractor automaton whirler actuator | |
| Similar spelling: |
mechanist mechanise mechanics mechanised mechanistic mechanic mechanize mechanized mechanical mechanically messianic meshing |
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