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31Mechanical properties of DNA — The mechanical properties of DNA, which are directly related to its structure, are a significant problem for cells. Every process which binds or reads DNA is able to use or modify the mechanical properties of DNA for purposes of recognition,… …
32Mechanical traveller — A mechanical traveller is a moving part of a machine, typically a ring that slides between different positions on a supporting rod when the machine goes through its operating cycle. The term may also be used refer to the supporting rod. Traveller …
33Mechanical ventilation — Use of a machine called a ventilator or respirator to improve the exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere. * * * mechanical ventilation n artificial ventilation of the lungs (as by positive end expiratory pressure) using means… …
34mechanical — /məˈkænɪkəl / (say muh kanikuhl) adjective 1. of or relating to machinery. 2. of the nature of a device or contrivance for controlling or utilising material forces, or of a mechanism or machine. 3. acting or operated by means of such a… …
35Mechanical rectifier — A mechanical rectifier is a device for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) by means of mechanically operated switches. The best known type is the commutator, which is an integral part of a DC dynamo but, before solid state… …
36Mechanical brake stretch wrapper — A mechanical brake stretch wrapper. Mechanical brake stretch wrappers are manual stretch wrapping systems which consist of a simple structure supporting a roll of film to be stretched and a mechanical brake which acts on the film roll, creating… …
37Mechanical solution — Solution So*lu tion (s[ o]*l[=u] sh[u^]n), n. [OE. solucion, OF. solucion, F. solution, fr. L. solutio, fr. solvere, solutum, to loosen, dissolve. See {Solve}.] 1. The act of separating the parts of any body, or the condition of undergoing a… …
38Mechanical solution — Solution So*lu tion (s[ o]*l[=u] sh[u^]n), n. [OE. solucion, OF. solucion, F. solution, fr. L. solutio, fr. solvere, solutum, to loosen, dissolve. See {Solve}.] 1. The act of separating the parts of any body, or the condition of undergoing a… …
39mechanical cell — n a type of flotation cell that uses mechanical agitation of a pulp by means of an immersed impeller (rotor) and stator stirring mechanism.Aeration to the cell can be from an external pressurized air source or self induced air. D5114 …
40mechanical wood pulp — noun a pulp made by mechanical rather than chemical means, used to produce inferior paper or board …
