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The phrase "a slight decrease is observed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as scientific reports, data analysis, or any situation where you are describing a minor reduction in a measurable quantity.
Example: "In the latest study, a slight decrease is observed in the population of the species over the past decade."
Alternatives: "a minor reduction is noted" or "a small decline is detected."
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As the number of services to CU is increased over the time, a slight decrease is observed in the effectiveness of the CSP.
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Rather, a slight decrease was observed.
The AC loss has remained constant, even though a slight decrease was observed in the early phase of operation.
Only a slight decrease was observed in the mitotic index (MI) at the highest concentration for both treatment times.
However, a slight decrease was observed on the strength values based on the substitution of cement with ceramic powder.
The untreated control worms remained active up to 12 h; however, a slight decrease was observed at the end of incubation period.
Continuous improvement of the JOA score was noted up to 2 years after surgery, and then a slight decrease was observed.
As can be seen from the figure, the removal increases with increase in the stirring time up to 20 min, afterward a slight decrease was observed (about 9percentt decrease on 20 min increase in contact time).
The exception to this is that a slight decrease was observed for the cases of motorcycle restriction and introduction of HEV; (2) upgrading to National IV emission standards is the most effective individual measure and can reduce daily averaged NO2 and PM10 concentrations by 11.7 ppbV and 21.3 μg m−3, respectively; but involves an increase (at maximum) of 10.3ppbV in O3 concentration.
The increase of RF power was found to significantly enhance the film growth rate up to an optimum and after that a slight decrease was observed, whereas for the same power level, the film growth rate at 27.12 MHz was always higher compared to 13.56 MHz.
In AD plasma, a slight decrease was observed in the minor G4 peak, and an increase in the G1+G2 species, resulting in a significant decrease in the G4/(G1+G2) ratio (p = 0.006) (Fig 4B).
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