mechanisms

Meanings

Noun

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
  • "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"
• the technical aspects of doing something
  • "mechanisms of communication"
• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
• plural of mechanism

Synonyms

chemical mechanism, mechanics, mechanism