Canadian English Meaning of mechanism

mechanism

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Definitions and Meaning of mechanism in English

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mechanism (n)

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

the technical aspects of doing something

a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

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

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

Webster

mechanism (n.)

The arrangement or relation of the parts of a machine; the parts of a machine, taken collectively; the arrangement or relation of the parts of anything as adapted to produce an effect; as, the mechanism of a watch; the mechanism of a sewing machine; the mechanism of a seed pod.

Mechanical operation or action.

An ideal machine; a combination of movable bodies constituting a machine, but considered only with regard to relative movements.

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mechanism

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction, the technical aspects of doing something, a natural object resembling a machine in structure or funct

apparatus,device,Machine,tool,appliances,contraption,gadget,implement,instrument,utensil

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mechanised => mechanised, mechanise => mechanise, mechanisation => mechanisation, mechanic's lien => Mechanic's lien, mechanics => Mechanics,