Interferant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Interferant is a noun meaning A person applying for a patent that conflicts with an earlier one.
Meaning
A person applying for a patent that conflicts with an earlier one.
More Meanings
- (analytical chemistry) A compound in the sample that produces readings which overlap those of the analyte, making analysis more difficult.
Example Sentences
Equation (1.15) may be used to evaluate the selectivity coefficient for that interferant.
In many cases, the absolute amount of the interferant is more effective to induce an observed interference than the interferant/analyte ratio.
In an aspect of the first embodiment, the auxiliary electrode is configured to electrochemically modify an electrochemical interferent to render the electrochemical interferent substantially electrochemically non-reactive at the working electrode.
Word Forms
- interferants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interference, preoccupant, antedater, counterobjection, preemptioner, preemptor.
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