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Abschwungphase

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con·trac·tion [kənˈtrækʃən] N

1. contraction no pl (shrinkage):

contraction
Zusammenziehen nt
contraction of pupils
Verengung f <-, -en>
cold causes the contraction of the metal
die Kälte führt dazu, dass das Metall sich zusammenzieht

2. contraction no pl (tension):

contraction of a muscle
Kontraktion f <-, -en> spec

3. contraction usu pl of the uterus:

contraction
Wehe[n] f[pl]
she began having contractions
bei ihr setzten die Wehen ein

4. contraction LING:

contraction
Kontraktion f <-, -en> spec

I. phase [feɪz] N

phase
Phase f <-, -n>
phase (part)
Abschnitt m <-[e]s, -e>
phase of illness
Stadium nt <-s, Sta̱·di·en>
phase adapter ELEC
Phasenangleicher m
phase change PHYS
Phasenumwandlung f
phase delay PHYS
Phasenverzögerung f
moon phase
Mondphase f <-, -n>
developmental phase
Entwicklungsphase f
to go through a phase
eine Phase durchlaufen
in phase
phasengleich spec
in phase
in Phase spec
out of phase
phasenverschoben spec

II. phase [feɪz] VB trans usu passive

to phase sth (implement)
etw stufenweise durchführen
to phase sth (introduce)
etw stufenweise einführen
to phase sth (coordinate)
etw synchronisieren [o. aufeinander abstimmen]
phased withdrawal of troops
schrittweiser Truppenrückzug
to phase sth into sth
etw in etw acc eingliedern
OpenDict entry

phase N

phase of the moon ASTRON
Mondphase f
phase (of a chemical substance) PHYS
Aggregatzustand m

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

contraction phase N FINMKT

contraction phase
Abschwungphase f
PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary
Abschwungphase
contraction phase

PONS Specialized Dictionary "Verkehrswesen"

contraction

contraction
Zusammenziehung
contraction
Rückbau

phase INFRASTR

phase
Signalgruppe
Present
Iphase
youphase
he/she/itphases
wephase
youphase
theyphase
Past
Iphased
youphased
he/she/itphased
wephased
youphased
theyphased
Present Perfect
Ihavephased
youhavephased
he/she/ithasphased
wehavephased
youhavephased
theyhavephased
Past Perfect
Ihadphased
youhadphased
he/she/ithadphased
wehadphased
youhadphased
theyhadphased
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The eyes typically roll back or close and the tongue often suffers bruising or lacerations sustained by strong jaw contractions.
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As cerclage can induce preterm contractions without preventing premature delivery, makes the recommendation that it be used sparingly in women with a history of conization.
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The coordinated contractions of these layers is called peristalsis and propels the food through the tract.
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The names of some very familiar companies are also contractions.
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Between contractions, tiny valves in the wall of the hearts open and allow hemolymph to enter.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Computation of optimal blade angles considering the contraction of the flow channel and the slip factor
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www.cfturbo.de
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Berechnung der optimalen Schaufelwinkel unter Berücksichtigung der Verengung des Strömungskanals durch die Schaufeln und Abschätzung der Minderumlenkung
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www.cfturbo.de
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Computation of optimal blade angles considering the contraction of the flow channel and the slip factor
www.cfturbo.de
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Berechnung der optimalen Schaufelwinkel unter Berücksichtigung der Verengung des Strömungskanals durch die Schaufeln
www.cfturbo.de

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