variable proportion

collocation in English

meaningsofvariableandproportion

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variable
adjective
uk
/ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/us
/ˈver.i.ə.bəl/
likely to ...
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proportion
noun
uk
/prəˈpɔː.ʃən/us
/prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/
the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to ...
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(Definition ofvariableandproportionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvariable proportion

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Thevariableproportionof matrix consists of vitric fragments and crystals similar to those in the overlying welded ignimbrite.
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The writer has noted that a small butvariableproportionof the eggs is generally infertile.
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We cannot have genuine local freedom in local government when thevariableproportionof the income is greatly limited.
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This species occurred in two colour forms, green and brown, with many intermediates showing variable proportions of both colours.
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It is important to note that variable proportions of patients displaying one or the other pain type may explain discrepancies between results of previous studies.
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Symplectites consist of variable proportions of plagioclase, amphibole and orthopyroxene.
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Forested land may be managed for three different outputs: single use - either timber or water, or multiple uses - timber and water jointly produced in technically variable proportions.
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This is what is done when joint products are produced in variable proportions.
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Other adjunct herbs included black henbane, juniper berries, ginger, caraway seed, aniseed, nutmeg, cinnamon, and even hops in variable proportions.
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Some agent is always added, in variable proportions.
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