coupling mechanism
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coupling
noun[C]
uk/ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/us/ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/
a device that joins two ...
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mechanism
noun[C]
uk/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/us/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
a part of a machine, or a set of parts that ...
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One suchcouplingmechanismis via gap junctions.
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This suggests the existence of acouplingmechanismbetween the flame structure and acoustic modes of the tube.
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We also note that the upper sideband mode 16 is a harmonic of the lower sideband mode 8, which adds to the complexity of thecouplingmechanism.
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In plasma, thecouplingmechanismbetween the waves is a modulation of the plasma frequency, which determines the refractive proper ties of the plasma.
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For moderate settling velocities, the simulation results reveal an optimalcouplingmechanismbetween the fluid and particle vorticities at intermediate values of the mass loading parameter.
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The directive is not accompanied by a limit on the minimum dimensions of the cab orcouplingmechanism, or the maximum dimensions of the semi-trailer.
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Curiously, there is a complexcouplingmechanismbetween the prosoma and opisthosoma.
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Quasi-integrated implants have irregularly shaped surfaces that create an indirectcouplingmechanism between the implant and prosthesis that imparts greater movement to the prosthesis.
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Directly integrating the implant to the prosthesis through an externalizedcouplingmechanismwould be expected to improve motility further.
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Sediment can therefore be considered to be a time-dependentcouplingmechanism.
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It should be possible to manipulate the effective strengths of different cortical coupling mechanisms with various drugs and test this postulate.
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The two-way coupling mechanisms in particle-laden mixing layers are investigated, with and without particle settling, and with an emphasis on the resulting modifications to the fluid vorticity field.
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Efforts to obtain a deeper understanding of the two-way coupling mechanisms that dominate the nonlinear stages of transitional flows require accurate numerical simulations that properly account for the underlying physics.
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To maintain articulation of the vehicle, novel and potentially unsafe coupling mechanisms have been introduced.
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There are four basic coupling mechanisms: conductive, capacitive, magnetic or inductive, and radiative.
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A number of different coupling mechanisms are used in different classes of filter.
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