release mechanism

collocation in English

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release
noun
uk
/rɪˈliːs/us
/rɪˈliːs/
an occasion when someone is allowed to leave ...
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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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(Definition ofreleaseandmechanismfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We hypothesize that ascorbate is an integral component of the photoreceptorsynapticreleasemechanism.
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Sets of up to eight repetitions of a given experiment were conducted by moving thereleasemechanismto different positions along the tank.
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The gelatin microcapsules adhered to the hairs, providing a slowreleasemechanismthat persisted for many days.
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What happens if the fire, for instance, or accident occurs in the circuit which operates thatreleasemechanism?
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The regulations also require thereleasemechanismto be within easy reach of the wearer and readily accessible to a rescuer.
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Thereleasemechanismmust be marked in red and display the word "press" so that it is easily identified.
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This is an automaticreleasemechanismfor life rafts.
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First, there is the question of standardisation of thereleasemechanismfor seat belts.
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The risks of being concussed and trapped in the car are reduced if the seat belt is worn, as most modern seat belts have a quickreleasemechanism.
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I remind my noble friend that so far as concerns shorter sentences, the committee believed that its proposals would restore judicial confidence in thereleasemechanism.
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There is a backup pressurereleasemechanismthat releases pressure quickly if the primary pressurereleasemechanismfails (e.g., food jams the steam discharge path).
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An auxiliary petrol tank of aerofoil section was mounted between the wheels and could be jettisoned by means of a quickreleasemechanism.
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For the conversion, the clock was turned upside-down and thereleasemechanismfor the hour strike was adapted to the new positioning of the clock.
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These detectors are designed to separate at a specific temperature and release tension on areleasemechanism.
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A time-delayreleasemechanismwas developed and initially suffered from problems.
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To make the now floating craft sink, tons of iron were attached to the float with areleasemechanismto allow resurfacing.
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