structural support
collocation in Englishmeaningsofstructuralandsupport
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structural
adjective
uk/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/us/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl/
relating to the way in which parts of a system or object ...
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support
noun
uk/səˈpɔːt/us/səˈpɔːrt/
agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, ...
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(Definition ofstructuralandsupportfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The successful establishment of a metastasis would then depend on the local microenvironment forstructuralsupport(extracellular matrix) and growth factors.
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A post-hoc hypothesis, thatstructuralsupportof the crown (measured as trunk diameter) could limit or delay the transition, was confirmed.
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This circuit board provides for bothstructuralsupportand electrical interconnection for the infrared sensor components.
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Previously, it was thought that only neurons and neural circuits mediated pain, and glial cells served only as astructuralsupportfor neurons.
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Instead, multiple requirements for light, growth, andstructuralsupportmust all be satisfied.
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The draped surface is so far detached from the body of the building that it often requires its own independentstructuralsupport.
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Mesangial cells are found between the capillary loops and are required to providestructuralsupportto the capillaries.
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There were no significant changes instructuralsupportor need for physical support.
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The storage of energy and the provision ofstructuralsupportin organisms are roles undertaken by sugars of varying complexity.
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We do not know if inherent baseline strength is important and if a cerclage can provide thestructuralsupportto prevent softening and ripening from occurring.
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Elastin is the major component of the elastic fibers that givestructuralsupportto organs and tissues, including the heart and blood vessels.
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Although they envisage volunteerism as a way to capitalise the resources offered by older people and to provide them with social roles, no concretestructuralsupportis available.
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Agave fibers provide thestructuralsupportof the plant's fleshy leaf.
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Loehle (1988) also suggested that a tree with strongstructuralsupportand well-defended tissue should be selected strongly if continued reproduction of the adult tree is advantageous.
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This kind ofstructuralsupportaffords an opportunity for the achievement of our objectives.
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The sheriff must be convinced that the appropriate community facilities are in place, and that thestructuralsupportis in place.
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We already spend that per year in our own country onstructuralsupportof one sort or another.
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We shall have to discuss the entire package ofstructuralsupportand the criteria on which we intend to base it.
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Structuralsupportshould be positive, not just reacting to management measures, but being proactive in supporting the sector, promoting new technologies and encouraging effective marketing.
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