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Discover LudwigThe phrase "for 5 seconds" is correct and usable in written English
It is most commonly used in timed activities or speaking about a specific length of time. For example, "The lights will be on for 5 seconds before they turn off."
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Pulse shear for 5 seconds was applied to the melt during cooling.
Test for doneness by inserting a skewer in thickest part of fish for 5 seconds.
7 Blanch the noodles in a saucepan of simmering water for 5 seconds.
(There are 19 pulses a second, and each trigger cycle lasts for 5 seconds).
Test by inserting a paring knife into the center of the stuffing for 5 seconds.
Once the oil shimmers, add the garlic; stir for 5 seconds, then add the shrimp.
You push and hold the Play Safe logo for 5 seconds straight to leave the app.
Participants studied an object for 5 seconds.
The iPLEX cycling conditions were: 94°C for 30 seconds, and 40 cycles at 94°C for 5 seconds followed by 5 cycles at 52°C for 5 seconds and 80°C for 5 seconds.
To remove unbiotinylated DNA the samples were sequentially washed in 70% ethanol for 5 seconds, denaturated in 0.5 M NaOH for 5 seconds and additional washing in 1x washing buffer (Qiagen) for 5 seconds.
The lysates were sonicated for 5 seconds.
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