rapid decrease
collocation in Englishmeanings of rapid and decrease
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(Definition of rapid and decrease from the Cambridge English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of rapid decrease
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Only at the edge of the group of tracer-coupled cells was there usually a rapid decrease in label intensity.
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Conversely, highrelief forms could be primarily indicative of the rapid decrease in carbonate sediment production rate with water depth.
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The jets showed a rapid decrease in velocity towards enddiastole.
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The rapid decrease of the electron temperature is due to plasma expansion, electron heat conduction, and radiation.
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Before that, all subjects exhibit an initial high error rate followed by a rapid decrease.
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The 8-session condition shows a relatively rapid decrease on most of the outcome measures.
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For example, a rapid decrease in production leading to a strong nonseasonal increase in the unemployment rate also may have a temporary impact on the seasonal pattern of unemployment.
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The model ignores birth and death rates of flies and is applicable only when a rapid decrease in population occurs over a short period (between 10 and 20 days).
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Note the rapid decrease in axial velocity o f the nose of the slug (upper wire) and the distortion of bubble lines by both rotational and axial motion.
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However, it is thermodynamically less stable than the much longer double-stranded target duplex so the probe becomes displaced, leading to a rapid decrease in fluorescent signal.
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Our study shows that even in ecological conditions favouring high recolonisation rates from nearby continuous forest, the bat community in fragmented areas suffers a rapid decrease in diversity and abundance.
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Employee control of asset allocation also reduces the rapid increase in employer stock share prior to age 50 that is then followed by a rapid decrease after age 50.
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I do not claim that acceptance of this proposal will bring about a rapid decrease in the amount of crime.
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The position has been worsened over the past 10 years by the very rapid decrease in the amount of cheap single-person accommodation available.
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said when you want to say something good about yourself, but do not want to seem to think you are too important
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