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be stepwise
adjective
One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal
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This signal can also be stepwise reset by introduction of different competing substances.
The enzymatic degradation of cellulose can be stepwise or random depending on the enzymes acting on it.
"Restoration itself is warranted," says Maltby, but it should be "stepwise," tackling small areas to see what works.
In accordance with the short- and long-term projection, the mass-produced cars with functions of autonomous driving will be stepwise introduced on the market in coming decade.
The mean dose of heparin had to be stepwise increased in the first four days to achieve or maintain an appropriate aPTT level; this effect was significant from day 2 onwards (Fig. 2a; right panel).
Therefore, the next challenge for E. coli-based cysteine production will be stepwise genetic engineering by targeting and fine-tuning the core factors in combination with the rate-limiting biosynthetic genes.
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The data extraction process was stepwise and objective.
The growth rate was stepwise increased until a wash-out of the cells was monitored.
Both models are stepwise processes to assess and value the impacts of risk reduction measures.
Subsequently, the carbonyl-group at C3 is stepwise reduced and dehydrated yielding a chain-elongated product.
These carbonyl species are stepwise converted to di- (∼2188 cm−1) and tricarbonyls (∼2180 cm−1).
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