"a minimal increase in" is correct and usable in written English.
It is a phrase used to describe a small or slight increase. For example, "The company experienced a minimal increase in profits this quarter compared to last year."
How can it be that it's only a minimal increase in protection? A. Think of a 30 versus a 60.
Fraport's own studies suggest a minimal increase in the risk of a double catastrophe.
When receptors detect a minimal increase in the concentration of dissolved substances in the extracellular fluid, which indicates cellular dehydration, the sensation of thirst occurs.
Vanguard investors who do not qualify for Admiral shares would see no change or a "minimal" increase in the expense charges they pay, perhaps two or three hundredths of a percentage point, the company told Reuters.
"The average corporate negotiated rate also increased more than the national average daily rate in 2008 and 2010, but not by as much," he said, adding that travel managers want a minimal increase in negotiated rates next year.
The cost of the solution is a minimal increase in computation complexity at the receiver.
Patients in septic shock had a minimal increase in left ventricular stroke work index (LVSWI) in response to volume infusion.
All this suggests a savings rate between 3 and 5%, arguing for a minimal increase in consumer spending next year.
Isothermal exposures for up to 200 h at 1050° and 1100 °C caused a minimal increase in surface roughness.
Compared with Sb2S3-120 and Sb2S3-180, shows-150 shows a minimal increase in polarization with an increase in current density.
Wellpoint and UnitedHealth Group, the two largest health care providers in the U.S., both saw a minimal increase in profits for the fourth quarter, 7% and 3% respectively.
