optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl 
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
the optimal use of class time
the optimal dosage of medication for a patient
conditions for optimal development
Examples of optimal in a Sentence
He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
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Nutrients - To avoid nutrient deficiencies, your grow container should allow for optimal nutrient absorption by helping ensure the right temperature, soil PH, etc.
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Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
An easy walk from main sights like the Prado and Plaza Mayor, the hotel’s 127 rooms and 12 suites — the latter of which feature exceptionally large terraces with optimal views — are a perfect place to base yourself for exploring and unwinding.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
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Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
An easy walk from main sights like the Prado and Plaza Mayor, the hotel’s 127 rooms and 12 suites — the latter of which feature exceptionally large terraces with optimal views — are a perfect place to base yourself for exploring and unwinding.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
optimal concentrations of a drug
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