'discernible number' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
The term 'discernible number' is used to refer to a number that is readily distinguishable or identifiable. For example, "We received a discernible number of applications for the position."
Although the most common fate of gene duplicates may be immediate pseudogenization upon arrival, the extraordinary high rates of spontaneous gene duplication likely have a substantial influence on the trajectory of evolution by enabling the origin of discernible numbers of gene substrates for neofunctionalization [ 8].
Anthocyanins were not detected in virus-free green leaves, whereas two clearly discernible peaks (numbered 1 and 2 with increasing retention times) were observed in virus-infected leaves with no corresponding peaks in virus-free green leaf samples.
Either the nuclei or the cell border must be clearly discernible, and their numbers were counted from these images.
In general, two fundamental types are discernible: (a) regional copy number aberrations (CNAs), which are delineated by a gain or loss in the number of copies of a defined, subchromosomal region of DNA; and (b) structural rearrangements, which are defined by a change to the precise location or orientation of a given sequence of DNA.
But there are still no Latinos on the Mesa City Council and no discernible increase in the number of Latino voters.
And there was no discernible change in the number of butchers, fishmongers, delis and health-food stores.
The arrival of the professional set, in fact, has resulted in no discernible change in the number of convictions or acquittals in criminal court, or damages awarded in civil court, according to court records.
A study by Kristen Zgoba of the New Jersey Department of Corrections found that the state's system for registering sex offenders and warning their neighbours cost millions of dollars and had no discernible effect on the number of sex crimes.
The development of a small number of discernible grains not increasing in number but increasing in size was achieved in several instances by using a pulsating overpotential.
