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The phrase "a significant decrease in the total" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing changes in quantities, amounts, or statistics, particularly in reports or analyses.
Example: "The latest financial report indicates a significant decrease in the total revenue compared to last year."
Alternatives: "a notable reduction in the overall" or "a considerable drop in the total amount."
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In addition, a significant decrease in the total analysis time was achieved (from 10 h to 30 min), when compared to the standard method.
Simultaneously a significant decrease in the total glutathione, GSH content and catalase activity was observed which could account for the increase in peroxidation of lipids as evaluated by malondialdehyde (MDA) content in the nicotine exposed adult rats.
Correlation of mole fraction results to growth rate data through a kinetic model further pointed to a significant decrease in the total surface area available for reaction as a function of inhibitor loading.
We observed a sustained decrease in the amount of carbon translocated from symbiont to coral during and after the heat stress, mainly due to a significant decrease in the total amount of carbon fixed and in the percentage of carbon translocated to the host.
The authors also reported a significant decrease in the total amino acid content of treated soybean plants relative to controls, but we question the units presented with this data.
Stratospheric ozone has become of particular interest since the late 1970s as the release of ozone depleting substances (ODSs) by human activity led to a significant decrease in the total ozone abundance.
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A significant decrease in the amount of total MICL was observed.
Increased lipid peroxidation was accompanied by a significant decrease in the level of total reduced glutathione (GSH).
A significant decrease in the DSL further contribute to the decrease of the E2E.
In addition there was a statistically significant decrease in the total white blood cell compared to the control group.
In vivo evaluation in rats showed significant decrease in the total cholesterol levels as compared to positive control.
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