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is contemplated

English translation: is considered

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English term or phrase:is contemplated
Selected answer:is considered
Entered by: Darko Kolega

06:40 Sep 18, 2011
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / chemicals
English term or phrase: is contemplated
Proper design of equipment to prevent rapid build up of pressure is necessary if use of an oxidizing agent, such as nitric acid, is contemplated.

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Darko Kolega
Croatia
Local time: 18:28
is considered
Explanation:
Presumably this is in the context of a write-up of an experiment. I'd say considered rather than contemplated; as decisions are usually considered.
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Liz Dexter (was Broomfield)
United Kingdom
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Liz Dexter (was Broomfield)


  

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is considered


Explanation:
Presumably this is in the context of a write-up of an experiment. I'd say considered rather than contemplated; as decisions are usually considered.

Liz Dexter (was Broomfield)
United Kingdom
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16

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