amine synthesis

English translation: "upon descending the series....."

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Chinese term or phrase:"upon going down the series..."
English translation:"upon descending the series....."
Entered by: Will Matter

17:28 May 4, 2008
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / upon going down the series
Chinese term or phrase: amine synthesis
Hi! (please note that I am expecting an answer in English, not Chinese...)

This phrase needs to be fixed for journal publication, and I know exactly what the author intended to say. However, "upon going down..." is not only unsophisticated but also grammatically incorrect.

Can a chemist or veteran editor help me out with this? Many thanks in advance!!

Context:

"reaction rate increased upon going down the series from InX3 to InX3"

(where X = a halide; "series" as in activity series in the periodic table)

Many thanks!
Naikei Wong
Local time: 02:44
"upon descending the series....."
Explanation:
"while descending the series....." might also work, it strongly depends on context and what, exactly, comes before and after the phrase given. More context and a lengthier example sentence might help. Good luck. HTH.
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Will Matter
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Local time: 11:44
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Thank you everyone for your ideas!!!
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Summary of answers provided
4"upon descending the series....."
Will Matter
3increased in a sequential manner from InX3 to InX3
calpain
3increases as it moves down the series
karcsy


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"upon going down....."
"upon descending the series....."


Explanation:
"while descending the series....." might also work, it strongly depends on context and what, exactly, comes before and after the phrase given. More context and a lengthier example sentence might help. Good luck. HTH.

Will Matter
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Local time: 11:44
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Thank you everyone for your ideas!!!
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increased in a sequential manner from InX3 to InX3


Language variant: increased in an ascending order(fashion/pattern/series)

Explanation:
for your reference

calpain
China
Local time: 02:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Chinese
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you Peng Zhou for your time and help!

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23 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
increased upon going down the series
increases as it moves down the series


Explanation:
reaction rate increases as it moves down the series from InX3 to InX3




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Periodic Table - TrendsExplain why the size of atoms increases as you move down a group in the periodic table and decreases as you move across a period. ...
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karcsy
Local time: 02:44
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 31
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Asker: Thank you Karen for your time and help!

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