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mechanism

mec·ha·nism

US/ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ fairly common

noun

1.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

  • “he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions”
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2.

the technical aspects of doing something

  • “a mechanism of social control”
  • “mechanisms of communication”
  • “the mechanics of prose style”
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3.

a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

  • “the mechanism of the ear”
  • “the mechanism of infection”
4.

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

5.

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

Phrases

  • Anderson-Higgs mechanism
  • Brout-Englert-Higgs mechanism
  • control mechanism
  • coping mechanism
  • defence mechanism
  • defense mechanism
  • flintlock mechanism
  • Geneva mechanism

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