complex apparatus

collocation in English

meaningsofcomplexandapparatus

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complex
adjective
uk
/ˈkɒm.pleks/us
/kɑːmˈpleks/
involving a lot of different but ...
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apparatus
noun
uk
/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/us
/ˌæp.əˈræt̬.əs/
a set of equipment or tools or a machine that is used for a ...
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(Definition ofcomplexandapparatusfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In oligodendrocytes, recent studies provided evidence of acomplexapparatusof molecules, which might coordinate trafficking of proteins and lipids.
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Even with acomplexapparatusof visitor questionnaires designed by specialists, the planning of exhibits is by necessity based on projected, not real visitors.
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This is achieved by means of thecomplexapparatusof the computer.
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They do not need all this regulated, costly andcomplexapparatusof social engineering to make that happen.
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There would also be implications for the morecomplexapparatusnow coming on to the market.
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They need acomplexapparatusto administer them.
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We recognise that the criminal justice system is acomplexapparatus.
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He does not yet know anything about higher reasons of state, he has no interest in the laws governing thecomplexapparatusof power.
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Flushing a flask out with an inert gas can be inefficient for large flasks and is impractical forcomplexapparatus.
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Phase-conjugate mirrors require a comparatively expensive andcomplexapparatus, as well as large quantities of power (as nonlinear optical processes can be efficient only at high enough intensities).
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The camera rigs can range from the extremely simple, consisting of a trigger mechanism with a disposable camera, tocomplexapparatususing radio control and digital cameras.
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