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Mechanism
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the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
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the technical aspects of doing something
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a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
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a system of separate parts acting together in order to perform a task
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a philosophical perspective that views natural phenomena, including living organisms and their behavior, as analogous to machines operating based on deterministic physical and chemical processes, without the need for supernatural or non-physical explanations
Example
The pharmacology course covers the mechanisms of action of various medications.
Nebular hypotheses propose various mechanisms for the formation of planetary systems.
Plant pathologists study the mechanisms of mosaic diseases to develop strategies for disease management and prevention.
Students in the hydraulic engineering program studied fluid mechanics, pipe systems, and control mechanisms.
The study of genetics delves into the mechanisms of heredity and the passing of traits.