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mechanisms

/ˈmekənɪzəmz/ /ˈmekənɪsm̩z/

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noun

Mecanismos

(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. "

Los mecanismos de frenado de la bicicleta permiten al ciclista reducir la velocidad y detenerse de forma segura.

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noun

Mecanismos

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. "

El viejo reloj utilizaba intrincados mecanismos de engranajes y resortes para mantener la hora exacta.

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noun

Mecanismos, sistemas

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

Examples :

"political machine"

Máquina política

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noun

Mecanismo, proceso

A mental, physical or chemical process.

Examples :

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

El cuerpo tiene varios mecanismos para regular su temperatura, como sudar cuando hace calor.

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noun

Mecanismos, procesos

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. "

Los mecanismos de inyección de combustible del automóvil convierten la gasolina en energía utilizable para alimentar el motor.

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noun

Mecanismos

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

Examples :

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

Los científicos están trabajando para comprender los mecanismos que causan el cambio climático.

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