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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
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Example
The pharmacology course covers the mechanisms of action of various medications.
Nebular hypotheses propose various mechanisms for the formation of planetary systems.
The new belay device features an innovative locking mechanism.
They replaced the reverse gear mechanism for better performance.
The antique clock featured a manifold mechanism, chiming on the hour with multiple bells.
