selective
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This kind of selective loss is extremely rare and pointed to a very specific molecular interaction interfering with the electrons' motion.
From Science Daily
The same technology that could cure muscular dystrophy could, in theory, be misused for cosmetic or selective traits.
But experts from consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers, doing business as PwC, flagged recently that there’s been only “selective investor appetite” for IPOs recently.
From MarketWatch
The stimulus aims to stabilize the economy and prevent systemic risk, focusing on debt refinancing, selective housing support, and state-owned enterprise capital expenditure.
From Barron's
Converting bioethanol into acetaldehyde through selective oxidation offers a more sustainable alternative, but most existing catalysts face a familiar problem.
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