controlling factor

基本解释

The most favorable to a given type of fermentation under one condition will be altered by slight changes in a controlling factor.
对某条件下最为有利的给定发酵模式，也会因控制因素的微小变化而改变。
This model indicates that the distribution of each variation is inhomogeneous in the Fushan gold deposit and the tectonic process is the main controlling factor.
该模式指出，阜山金矿各构造物理化学参量的分布在矿区内是不均匀的，构造作用是控制成矿流体分布与状态的重要因素。
With this process the rate of cooling is the controlling factor, rapid cooling from above the critical range results in hard structure, whereas very slow cooling produces the opposite effect.
热处理时冷却速率是控制要素，从高于临界温度快速冷却导致坚硬的组织结构，而缓慢冷却则产生相反效果。

On the other hand, if employment was the only factor controlling the ratio of tax revenue to GDP, then I would be very surprised.
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This factor makes sense from the standpoint of controlling insider trading on the part of the advisor, but it otherwise muddies the issue at hand.
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