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-- An interactive mass balance is required, and the balance needs to track copper, acid, calcium, and total sulphate as a minimum. Does \"as a minimum\" in this sentence modify only total sulphate, or does it apply to copper, acid, and calcium as well? --
Modifications require tracking an interactive mass balance; at a minimum, this balance needs to keep track of copper, acid, calcium, and total sulphate. = An interactive mass balance is necessary, and it should track copper, acid, calcium, and total sulphate at the very least.
-- So it can be seen from the original text that a mass balance is required at least for copper, acid, calcium, and total sulfates； Is it still necessary to find the minimum value of the four? In other words, should “as a minimum” be interpreted as “at least” or as “the minimum”? --
This post was last edited by wingman1985 on 2010-1-26 at 14:52 -- Well, it should be solved using the “at least” approach! thanks --
2# b_j_y The balance needs to at least track copper, acid, calcium, and total sulphate. This sentence seems a bit awkward; please share your thoughts, fellow users! Thank you!
Olivetree’s suggestion is good: the balance needs to track at least copper, acid, calcium, and total sulphate. Do you think that still seems awkward?