cosmetic appearance

collocation in English

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cosmetic
adjective
uk
/kɒzˈmet.ɪk/us
/kɑːzˈmet̬.ɪk/
disapproving
Cosmetic changes, etc. are intended to make you believe that something is better when, really, the problem has not ...
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appearance
noun
uk
/əˈpɪə.rəns/us
/əˈpɪr.əns/
an occasion when someone appears ...
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Cosmeticappearanceand performance specifications were partially met.
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Furthermore, while it may improve thecosmeticappearanceof the infant, it does nothing for the main functional disorder, the disruption of the feeding mechanisms by the palatal cleft.
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To get the most modern prosthetic limbs with goodcosmeticappearancemeant that she faced a cost of thousands of pounds per limb.
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This would then stain the cornea, correcting thecosmeticappearancefor the patient.
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Designs referring to flatter curves are trading off optical quality forcosmeticappearance.
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Reasons for this practice include improvement ofcosmeticappearanceand the improvement of sight.
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They are typically lighter for the same strength and provide better heat conduction and improvedcosmeticappearanceover steel wheels.
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For most guitarists, this is unacceptable; especially for expensive vintage guitars where it is vital to preservecosmeticappearance.
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Split thickness grafts can be used to repair larger defects, but the grafts are inferior in theircosmeticappearance.
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One study found that it did not improve or worsen thecosmeticappearancein 90% of patients, with a third developing contact dermatitis.
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Finally, occupational therapists take childrens preferences into consideration in terms ofcosmeticappearance when prescribing or fabricating adaptive equipment and splints.
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The grain size of the zinc phosphating is usually the smallest among the three processes, providing a more appealingcosmeticappearancein many applications.
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The 1 mm and 1.5 mm punch are ideal for locations wherecosmeticappearanceis difficult to accomplish with the shave method.
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