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assay
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[ verb ] (chemistry) analyze (chemical substances)
Used in print (Jacob Robbins et al., "The thyroid-stimulating...)Brown ( 1959 ) has reviewed generally the various methods of assaying TSH , and the reader is referred to her paper for further information on the subject . |
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[ noun ] an appraisal of the state of affairs
Examples "they made an assay of the contents" "a check on its dependability under stress" Used in print (Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)Payments shall be made only with_respect_to the metal content as determined by assay . |
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[ noun ] a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
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[ noun ] (writing) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
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[ noun ] a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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[ verb ] make an effort or attempt
Examples "He tried to shake off his fears" "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps" "The police attempted to stop the thief" "He sought to improve himself" "She always seeks to do good in the world" Related terms act endeavor fight risk gamble grope give_it_a_whirl take_a_dare give_it_a_try test attempt essay trier |
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