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maths a formula, such as sin (90° ± A) = cos A, expressing the values of a trigonometric function of any angle greater than 90° in terms of a function of an acute angle

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Words nearby reduction formula

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How to use reduction formula in a sentence

Indeed, Lion Air, with 45 percent of the domestic Indonesian airline market, has swallowed the Fernandes formula whole.
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Does that mean a reduction in policing would be a good thing?
Ground Zero of the NYPD Slowdown|Batya Ungar-Sargon|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Like many I spoke to, Williams seemed to desire a reorientation of policing, rather than just a reduction.
Ground Zero of the NYPD Slowdown|Batya Ungar-Sargon|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I'm just not sure that the formula continues to work for us at 50 given other uses we might have for that money.
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Methane (chemical formula CH4) is one of the simplest hydrocarbons, which literally means “containing hydrogen and carbon.”
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It is clear, therefore, that the reserve reduction contemplated by the act will not be realized in practice.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
The formula would be: “The pump invented—Drain a well ,” or Water raised in a hollow.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
The formula for the date of its foundation in 1636 may be thus expressed—Harvard College founded; the chum age .
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
If a company has no debts, a reduction in its capital made in an open manner in accordance with law, is legal.
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On the 28th of March however it was found necessary to make a considerable reduction in the allowance.
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