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mechanisms

/ˈmekənɪzəmz/ /ˈmekənɪsm̩z/

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noun

Mechanismen, Apparate

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

Examples :

"The bicycle's braking mechanisms allow the rider to safely slow down and stop. "

Die Bremsmechanismen des Fahrrads ermöglichen es dem Fahrer, sicher langsamer zu werden und anzuhalten.

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noun

Mechanismen, Apparate

Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.

Examples :

"The old clock used intricate mechanisms of gears and springs to keep accurate time. "

Die alte Uhr verwendete komplizierte Mechanismen aus Zahnrädern und Federn, um die Zeit genau anzuzeigen.

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noun

Mechanismen, Verfahren

A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.

Examples :

"political machine"

Politischer Mechanismus

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noun

Mechanismus, Verfahren

A mental, physical or chemical process.

Examples :

"The body has several mechanisms to regulate its temperature, like sweating when it's hot. "

Der Körper hat verschiedene Mechanismen zur Regulierung seiner Temperatur, wie z.B. Schwitzen, wenn es heiß ist.

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noun

Mechanismen, Verfahren

Any process of, or system designed to manage useful energy conversion.

Examples :

"The car's fuel injection mechanisms convert gasoline into usable energy to power the engine. "

Die Kraftstoffeinspritzmechanismen des Autos wandeln Benzin in nutzbare Energie um, um den Motor anzutreiben.

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noun

Mechanismen, Abläufe

The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.

Examples :

"Scientists are working to understand the mechanisms that cause climate change. "

Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, die Mechanismen zu verstehen, die den Klimawandel verursachen.

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