optimum speed

collocation in English

meaningsofoptimumandspeed

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optimum
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/us
/ˈɑːp.tə.məm/
best; most likely to bring success ...
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speed
noun
uk
/spiːd/us
/spiːd/
how fast ...
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At speeds above the optimum, this independence breaks down because each pattern has a differentoptimumspeed.
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Rather, although, for a given stimulus, these cells respond better to some velocities than others, theoptimumspeedchanges as a function of stimulus composition.
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The off-axis geometry intrinsically leads to a travelling wave excitation along the line focus with a close to theoptimumspeedof 1.4 times the speed of light.
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The firms have been asked to study the technical issues involved, including the question of theoptimumspeedas well as the economic prospects.
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However, theoptimumspeedor more than 120 mph cannot be achieved if it is to take that route.
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Theoptimumspeedfor fuel consumption and emissions is at a constant speed between 40 and 50 mph.
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This shows that below anoptimumspeedof some 40 to 50 miles per hour, the slower the speed the greater the level of emissions from the vehicle.
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These guidelines did a great deal to encourage the companies to go ahead with a speed of development which was theoptimumspeedfor this country as a whole.
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Generally speaking, booms are not suitable where there is a tide of more than 3½knots at the outside, and theoptimumspeedof the tide is perhaps 2½ knots.
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He did not have the skill to sail the complex tri-hulled boat at anything near itsoptimumspeedwhile navigating a good course.
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This allowed bombers to fly anoptimumspeedwhen approaching ship targets.
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Optimumspeedwill be 130-150knot mph km/h, with a maximum speed of 200knot mph km/h, faster than a helicopter with a sling-load.
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The charging engine runs atoptimumspeedand load for efficiency and longevity.
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In practice theoptimumspeedcan be determined from experience and systematic testing.
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The clutch is used to disengage whenoptimumspeedis achieved.
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Each of these gaits has anoptimumspeed, at which the minimum calories per meter are consumed, and costs increase at slower or faster speeds.
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Unrestrained animals will typically move at theoptimumspeedfor their gait to minimize energy cost.
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The first four stages of the frontmost compressor remained clutched to allow them to operate atoptimumspeed.
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Jockeys must be completely off their horse's backs, balanced well forward over the withers, to allow their mountoptimumspeedin a long, galloping stride.
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When theoptimumspeedis reached, i.e. the flow of gas through the turbine is sufficient, the turbines take over.
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