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The phrase "a substantial decrease in the size" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a significant reduction in dimensions, volume, or quantity of an object or concept.
Example: "The recent changes in the manufacturing process resulted in a substantial decrease in the size of the product, making it more portable."
Alternatives: "a significant reduction in size" or "a considerable drop in dimensions."
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Comparison of the occurrence of solar energetic particle events, and the estimated HMF, shows that a substantial decrease in the size and frequency of occurrence of GLE (ground level enhancements) after 1958 coincides with a substantial increase in the HMF.
A substantial decrease in the size of CuO particles (sub-20 nm) was noted in the presence of graphene which confirmed graphene's control on the size and dispersion of the CuO seeds.
Histological analysis revealed that mice on HFD had larger white (inguinal) adipocytes and an increased accumulation of lipids in brown adipocytes relative to SCD controls; Boc5 treatment led to a substantial decrease in the size of adipocytes in inguinal WAT (Figure 2A); similar results were also observed in brown adipose tissue (BAT).
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As this sample restriction results in a substantial decrease in the sample size, I group the Malaysia and Singapore experiences into one group to enhance statistical power.
UHPC exhibits high durability owing to a substantial decrease in the volume and size of pores.
UHPC exhibits high durability properties due to a substantial decrease in the number and size of pores (Heinz and Ludwig 2004; Herold and Muller 2004).
For instance, once small (in comparison to the process zone size) weak/strong zones are present, a substantial decrease in the fracture energy is recorded.
"This has, in turn, affected consumer spending and business growth, resulting in a substantial decrease in the UK's GDP.
In this sample a substantial decrease in the ash yield was noticed.
Our results show a substantial decrease in the mortality rate.
Whether "drug holidays" should be advised in patients with a substantial decrease in tumor size, given the recent concern about the effects of cabergoline on cardiac values, is not yet clear.
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