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2. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction.
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Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
3. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the technical aspects of doing something.
Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
4. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.
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Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
5. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
6. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
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Etymology
- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
8. firing
noun. ['ˈfaɪrɪŋ, ˈfaɪɝrɪŋ'] the act of discharging a gun.
10. firing
noun. ['ˈfaɪrɪŋ, ˈfaɪɝrɪŋ'] the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).