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The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
The cost of implementing those incentives — the amount of revenue the state stands to lose — remains an open question, some said.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Adding just the right amount makes all the difference.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Although generally Château D’Issan’s flagship bottling is a blend of 65 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 35 percent Merlot (the exact percentage varies slightly year-to-year) this new plot offered its owner and winemaking team a rare opportunity to introduce small amounts of these three into the mix.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
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quantity
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Getting more for your money—in quality or quantity—is a fabulous way to stock your home.—
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These unmanned systems are relatively low cost, can be produced in large quantities, and pose a challenge to conventional air and sea defences due to their size, numbers, and flight patterns.—
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“Amount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amount. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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