MECHANISM

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/ ► audio Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 21

Scrabble letter values: M3E1C3H4A1N1I1S1M3 = 18

Definition

  1. noun the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction. — synonyms: chemical_mechanism
  2. noun the technical aspects of doing something. — synonyms: mechanics
  3. noun a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.
  4. noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
  5. noun device consisting of a piece of machinery.

Examples

  • “he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions”
  • “a mechanism of social control”
  • “mechanisms of communication”

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