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mechanism

CEFR: B2

A biological structure, physiological adaptation, or set of moving machine parts that performs a specific functional process.

Synonyms

apparatus
pathway
device

Common Collocations

coping mechanism
underlying mechanism
defence mechanism

Example Sentence

Desert succulents utilize CAM photosynthesis, a specialized metabolic mechanism that opens stomata only at night to conserve water.

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