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Taxonomy of quantities.

Xavier Fuentes-Arderiu

    Biochemia Medica
    |October 25, 2012
    PubMed
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    This study introduces new adjectives to classify quantities, reducing ambiguity. These terms help differentiate between generic, subgeneric, specific, and individual quantity types for clearer scientific communication.

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