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The laser does not need to be very powerful.

The coacervating agent need not be a micromolecular substance that can form hydrogen bonds.

The reactant does not have to be a stereoisomer.

It is not necessary that the Xk be independent.

It is not necessary for these liquids to be totally immiscible.

Источник: Русско-английский научно-технический словарь на Gufo.me