1. A procedure or technique that relies on physical or mechanical processes rather than chemical, biological, or manual intervention
The mechanical method of water filtration uses screens and pressure to remove impurities.
O método mecânico de filtração de água usa telas e pressão para remover impurezas.
2. In contraception, a birth control method that creates a physical barrier to prevent pregnancy
Condoms are a reliable mechanical method of contraception.
Preservativos são um método mecânico confiável de contracepção.
3. A systematic approach involving machinery or automated equipment to accomplish a task
The factory adopted a mechanical method for assembling components.
A fábrica adotou um método mecânico para montar componentes.