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mechanism

[mek-uh-niz-uhm] / ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm /




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Optimal gifts—maximum happiness per dollar, minimal waste, and a distribution mechanism that respects revealed preference.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Satellite clearances are not only for Uganda but it's a global mechanism," Thembo said.

From Barron's

Scientists have identified a genetic mechanism that could point to new ways of treating a rare but deadly fungal infection that has forced multiple hospital intensive care units to shut down.

From Science Daily

There isn’t yet a formal mechanism for passengers to record contamination events, but in September, 39 members of Congress wrote to the FAA’s administrator asking for a new dedicated reporting system for travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Cells have a mechanism to get rid of these proteins, but it gets damaged in degenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer's. NU-9 is rescuing the pathway that saves the cell."

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