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discontinuous

[dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-uhs] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɪn yu əs /


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These strategies enabled the production of dense and continuous Te thin films compared to conventional methods that often resulted in porous or discontinuous grain depositions.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023

Over the last few centuries, scientists reported that these "mats" have been "limited" and "discontinuous."

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2023

"Whether this is better or worse than having several temporary contracts is debatable," said Miguel Angel Malo, professor of economics at the University of Salamanca, referring to the discontinuous contracts.

From Reuters • Dec. 19, 2022

Figure 2 Parking-garage charges form a discontinuous function.

From Textbooks • Dec. 1, 2021

Quantum mechanics, on the other hand, describes a jerky and discontinuous universe.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife