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decimalMeaning 10. The numbering system used by humans, which is based on 10 digits. In contrast, computers use binary numbers because it is easier to design electronic systems that can maintain two states rather than 10. decimal 1. a fraction that has a denominator of a power of ten, the power depending on or deciding the decimal place. It is indicated by a decimal point to the left of the numerator, the denominator being omitted. Zeros are inserted between the point and the numerator, if necessary, to obtain the correct decimal place 2. any number used in the decimal system 3. a. relating to or using powers of ten b. of the base ten 4. expressed as a decimal decimal [′des·məl] (mathematics) A number expressed in the scale of tens. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS base 10. Regression analysis was performed to examine the correlation between the sampling day and the amount of SARS-CoV RNA in throat wash or saliva and the correlation between the amount in throat wash and saliva (software SPSS base 10. For illustrative purposes, we give here only the results for fitting the logarithm to the base 10 of the total electron density n in units of [cm. |
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