With no loss of analytical precision or accuracy, 48 s have been saved per measurement by shortening the drying time and omitting the ashing stage.

该法采取缩短干燥时间和取消灰化阶段，每次可缩短测定时间48秒，但不损失测定的精密度或准确度。

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Although viruses can survive outside a host on household surfaces, their ability to duplicate themselves is compromised-shortening the virus' s life span.

尽管病毒能在宿主以外家中物件的表面存活，但其繁殖能力却因此受到影响，因而缩短了病毒的寿命。

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The Fed is shortening the maturity of U.S. debt when just the opposite is called for.

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It has been slow to adjust to shortening product cycles in Europe's competitive car market.

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Yet North Korea's nuclear ambitions present an explosive threat, on a rapidly shortening fuse.

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