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1. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction.
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Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
2. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the technical aspects of doing something.
Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
3. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.
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Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
4. defense
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.
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6. defense
7. defense
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
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10. defense
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.