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optimum

[op-tuh-muhm] / ˈɒp tə məm /


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But would it be an optimum use of their respective talents?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"This allows us to gain a better understanding of how the substances work and determine the optimum composition of the toothpaste's active ingredients," Schilling explains.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

He got just out in time to set a lap but his rushed preparation meant the car was not in its optimum condition as he went for a time.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Once temperatures move beyond this optimum, however, performance declines rapidly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

But what is the optimum way, given severe constraints on size, cost and power requirements, to search for microbes on Mars?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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