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mechanism

noun

1 mechanism

The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction:
— He determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions.

synonym: chemical mechanism.

Roget 633: machinery, mechanism, engineering.    instrument, organ, tool, implement, utensil, machine, engine, lathe, gin, mill; air engine, ... show more

Dutch: mechanisme

2 mechanism

The technical aspects of doing something:
— A mechanism of social control.
— Mechanisms of communication.

synonym: mechanics.

3 mechanism

A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.

4 mechanism

philosophy The philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.

5 mechanism

Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.

Dutch: mechaniek, mechanisme
Polish: mechanizm


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