mechanical
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By applying principles from larger-scale robotics such as rigid, compliant and origami robots, scientists are adapting familiar mechanical concepts to the nanoscale.
From Science Daily
The scroll-like structure not only improves electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, but also changes how the material interacts with molecules.
From Science Daily
This finding suggests that viscosity, or a liquid's resistance to flow, plays a much larger role in its mechanical behavior than scientists previously believed.
From Science Daily
“Sorry, folks. Due to a mechanical issue, we’re going to return to the gate and change planes.”
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A screechy, mechanical voice jolts me out of my head.
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