At mean conditions / in mean conditions

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#67445 Thu, 13 Jan 05 03:31 PM

Should I write

1. rate at mean conditions
or
2. rate in mean conditions?

'Mean rate' is not a solution. I guess 'at' but I would like to be sure.

Thanks.

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nona the brit

#67459 Thu, 13 Jan 05 05:57 PM

Not clear without the context. What is the rest of the sentence?

nona the brit

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England

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The name says it all.

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#68190 Mon, 17 Jan 05 02:03 PM

A sentence: The production rate in/at the mean conditions was 5 per a second.

Longman dictionary (http://www.ldoceonline.com/index.html) gives an example:
"In cold conditions you'll need a sleeping bag with a hood."

Does this help to clarify my question?

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Mister Micawber

#68206 Mon, 17 Jan 05 03:12 PM

I would think that this is slightly different usage-- a more scientific one-- than the Longman example, and would myself have chosen 'under mean conditions'.

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