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perturbation

[pur-ter-bey-shuhn] / ˌpɜr tərˈbeɪ ʃən /


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But with 76 years of data to measure against, “we can provide the context needed to answer the question of, how big of a perturbation is this event?”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2025

But this roughness makes the surface mechanically unstable and susceptible to any small perturbation in temperature, pressure, or tiny defect.

From Science Daily Oct. 4, 2023

Because the search space is vast and genetic experiments are costly, scientists often struggle to find the ideal perturbation for their particular application.

From Science Daily Oct. 2, 2023

While there, he studied a key node of the mammalian immune system — dendritic cells — and their perturbation in HIV/AIDS.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 2, 2023

While these newly-born notions were passing in their heads, the perturbation of Elizabeth’s feelings was at every moment increasing.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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