defense mechanism in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for defense mechanism in the English»Spanish Dictionary

Translations for defense mechanism in the Spanish»English Dictionary

Translations for defense mechanism in the English»Spanish Dictionary

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mechanism [Am ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm, Brit ˈmɛk(ə)nɪz(ə)m] N

defense, defence Brit [Am dəˈfɛns, ˈdiˌfɛns, Brit dɪˈfɛns] N

defense mechanism in the PONS Dictionary

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Hearing an oncoming predator approaching is their primary defense mechanism.
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They can defecate as a defense mechanism to make them less palatable to would-be predators.
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It is a common defense mechanism used by many people.
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The defense mechanism, however, is outmatched in the fall and following spring when the dormant tree is unable to defend itself.
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This instinctual behaviour is a defense mechanism, as lone individuals are more likely to be eaten than large groups.
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These enzymes are found in bacteria and archaea and provide a defense mechanism against invading viruses.
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Apart from the rolling-up behavior of giant pill millipedes, camouflage may be an important defense mechanism against predators that hunt by sight, such as birds.
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Tony explains that, while he had already upgraded himself for safety, the head has a defense mechanism that automatically destroys any nearby machinery.
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Being a prey species, the primary defense mechanism of sheep is to flee from danger when their flight zone is entered.
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As a defense mechanism, they will spray a foul smelling liquid.
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