decimals

plural of decimal

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Noun
  • These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • This has become increasingly difficult, with professional players routinely simulating injuries and an offside rule that is interpreted to within fractions of an inch.
    Eric Zillmer, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • North Texas will heat up once again, with highs in the upper 90s and feels-like temperatures in the lower triple digits.
    Michael Autovino, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Lymphatic drainage has gone from a niche clinical treatment to a category spanning $8 dry brushes and $300 vibration plates, with search interest climbing by triple digits since 2021.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
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“Decimals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decimals. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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