Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A substance or sample being analyzed, usually by means of a laboratory procedure or test.

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  • noun analytical chemistry Any substance undergoing analysis.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[From analysis, probably on the model of such pairs as electrolysis, electrolyte.]

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Examples

  • The TVA data does include information such as "Elevated detection limits due to high analyte concentration."

    Dave Cooper: TVA Doublespeak Translated: "We Must Stress the Fish" 2009

  • Also, the analyte may show an increase or decrease due to interaction with the container.

    The USHCN Basketball Team « Climate Audit 2007

  • This report describes the methods used to perform the literature review; a brief review of wipe sampling techniques in general; an analysis of physical and chemical properties of each target analyte; an analysis of wipe sampling techniques for the target analyte list; and a summary of the wipe sampling techniques for the target analyte list, including existing data gaps.

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  • This report describes the methods used to perform the literature review; a brief review of wipe sampling techniques in general; an analysis of physical and chemical properties of each target analyte; an analysis of wipe sampling techniques for the target analyte list; and a summary of the wipe sampling techniques for the target analyte list, including existing data gaps.

    Literary Warrant [10] 2007

  • On the other hand, in the case of chemical analysis, the analyte concentration for a single determination needs to be 3 times the standard deviation of the blank to reliably report it as detected with 99.7% confidence and at least ten to 15 times the s.d. for quantitation.

    Juckes' Reply # 1 « Climate Audit 2007

  • The Asuragen Pharmacogenomic Services Division provides a comprehensive range of molecular services including analyte isolation/preparation from multiple sample types, genomic profiling, targeted deep sequencing, miRNA/mRNA expression profiling, biomarker discovery, assay design and validation, CLIA-based clinical testing, bioinformatics, and regulatory and project management services.

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  • Dr. LoBrutto's main research directions include HPLC retention mechanisms, the influence of mobile phase modifiers on analyte retention and chromatographic figures of merit, and method development strategies for small molecules and proteins/peptides.

    unknown title 2011

  • The main focus of Dr. Kazakevich's research is in HPLC retention mechanisms and the description of the analyte migration through the column with an emphasis on the influence of adsorbent geometry and surface chemistry.

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  • 'There is a shift in the signal, meaning the analyte is binding the surface.

    Latest Articles Chemistry World 2010

  • 'There is a shift in the signal, meaning the analyte is binding the surface.

    Latest Articles Chemistry World 2010

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  • (analytical chemistry) Any substance undergoing analysis.

    July 29, 2008