similar mechanism
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsimilarandmechanism
These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withmechanism.
similar
adjective
uk/ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/us/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/
looking or being almost, but not exactly, ...
See more atsimilar
mechanism
noun[C]
uk/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/us/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
a part of a machine, or a set of parts that ...
See more atmechanism
(Definition ofsimilarandmechanismfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofsimilar mechanism
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Furthermore, it is difficult to envisage asimilarmechanismin the case of extraversion.
From theCambridge English Corpus
A purely elastic instability apparently also occurs by asimilarmechanismin other rotational shearing flows, namely concentric plate-and-plate flow and concentric cone-and-plate flow.
From theCambridge English Corpus
This result may indicate asimilarmechanismin the two species but increased oxidative stress in sycamore.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Arguably this suggests asimilarmechanismin both species, but increased oxidative stress in sycamore.
From theCambridge English Corpus
We introduce asimilarmechanismin a rather different manner.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Asimilarmechanismis present at numerous thermal springs in sedimentary basins elsewhere in the world.
From theCambridge English Corpus
An autonomic pulse monitor could use asimilarmechanism, indicating different states through different frequencies of communication.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Asimilarmechanismoperates with respect to the functioning of the welfare state as a major employer, especially of female workers.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In this study we extrapolate this model to primate retina, illustrating that it is highly likely that asimilarmechanismis also present in primates.
From theCambridge English Corpus
It is likely that asimilarmechanismis at work in outbreaks of most species of migratory moth, and this needs further study.
From theCambridge English Corpus
However, it remains to be investigated whether all these plant species have asimilarmechanismof indirect defence.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In this case, asimilarmechanismmight be considered.
From theCambridge English Corpus
We wished to examine whether asimilarmechanismcould account for the positional shifts observed with isoluminant stimuli.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Asimilarmechanisminvolving the dorsal striatum may lead to activation in premotor areas that is unrelated to drives and goals (manifesting in "made" actions).
From theCambridge English Corpus
Asimilarmechanismis predicted to apply for degenerating axons and dendrites.
From theCambridge English Corpus
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofsimilar
Go to the definition ofmechanism
See other collocations withmechanism