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mechanism noun

  /mɛˈkʰænɪzm̩/ , /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ , /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ , /ˈmɛkʰənɪzm̩/ , [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] , [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩]
  • (within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
 mécanisme, mécanique
  • A mental, physical, or chemical process.
 mécanisme

mechanics noun

  /məˈkænɪks/
  • (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
 mécanique

mechanical adjective

  /məˈkænəkəl/ , /məˈkænɪkəl/
  • Related to mechanics (the branch of physics that deals with forces acting on matter).
 mécanique
  • (figurative) As if performed by a machine: lifeless, mindless, thoughtless, automatic.
 machinal

mechanic noun

  /məˈkænɪk/ , /mɛˈkʰanɪk/ , /mɪˈkænɪk/ , /ˈmɛkʰənɪk/
  • (now, chiefly, historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan. [from 16th c.]
  • Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar. [from 17th c.]
 mécanicien, mécanicienne

mechanically adverb

  /məˈkænɪkli/
  • In a mechanical manner, mindlessly, thoughtlessly, automatically, without thinking.
 machinalement
  • From a mechanical point of view.
 mécaniquement

mechanization noun

  /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.
 mécanisation

mechanize verb

  /ˈmɛkənaɪz/
  • To equip something with machinery.
 mécaniser

mechanized adjective

  • Equipped with machinery.
 mécanisé
defense mechanism
mécanisme de défense
European Stability Mechanism
Mécanisme européen de stabilité
reaction mechanism
mécanisme réactionnel
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