mechanism
/mˈɛkʌnɪzʌm/
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Definitions
Noun
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"
Noun
the technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"
Noun
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function; "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection"
Noun
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
Noun
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
More General Terms
carrying into action
carrying out
chemical action
chemical change
chemical process
device
execution
natural object
performance
philosophical doctrine
philosophical theory
More Specific Terms
action
action mechanism
actuator
automaton
axis
axis of rotation
barrier
biochemical mechanism
biological clock
carriage
cartridge ejector
cartridge extractor
cartridge remover
clockwork
control
controller
cooling
cooling system
delayed action
drive
drive line
drive line system
ejector
extractor
fail-safe
film advance
gear
gear mechanism
golem
homing device
hydraulic system
ignition
ignition system
lock
mechanical device
radiator
robot
rotating mechanism
steering linkage
steering mechanism
steering system
tape drive
tape transport
transmission mechanism
transport
whirler
workings
works