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mechanism
 
Noun mechanism has 5 senses
  1. mechanism, chemical mechanism - the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"
    --1 is a kind of chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
    --1 has particulars: biochemical mechanism
  2. mechanism, mechanics - the technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"
    --2 is a kind of performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into action
  3. mechanism - a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function; "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection"
    --3 is a kind of     natural object
    --3 has particulars: barrier; transmission mechanism; biological clock
  4. mechanism - (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
    --4 is a kind of     philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
  5. mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
    --5 is a kind of     device
    --5 has particulars:
     action, action mechanism; actuator; automaton, robot, golem; axis, axis of rotation; carriage; cartridge ejector, ejector; cartridge extractor, cartridge remover, extractor; clockwork; control, controller; cooling system, cooling; delayed action; drive; drive line, drive line system; film advance; gear, gear mechanism; homing device; hydraulic system; ignition, ignition system; lock; mechanical device; radiator; rotating mechanism; steering linkage; steering system, steering mechanism; tape drive, tape transport, transport; whirler; works, workings
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