assay

Noun

assay

1. trial, attempt, essay.
2. the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something

5 letters in word "assay": A A S S Y.

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Words found within assay:

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• Definitions:
• A method to analyze or quantify a substance in a sample. An assay is an analysis done to determine: 1. ...
• A biological test, measurement or analysis to determine whether compounds have the desired effect either in a living organism, outside an organism, or in an artificial environment.
• A chemical test performed on a sample of ores or minerals to determine the amount of valuable metals contained.
• A test of the purity of an alloy by scraping a bit of metal from the piece and determining the percentage of gold or silver. A piece that meets the standards of purity is given a hallmark for use outside of the US
• The qualitative or quantitative analysis of a substance often used to determine the proportion of isotopes in radioactive materials.
• Analytic test or trial to ascertain the fineness, weight and consistency of precious or other metal in coin or bullion. An assay piece is one that has been assayed.
• to determine the purity of the metal by scientific means.
• An independent qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the chemical elements contained in metals. LME contract specifications define the required purity and minimum assay that registered brands must meet.
• A laboratory test to find and measure the amount of a specific substance.
• a highly sensitive test that can detect small amounts of DNA or RNA (genetic material) in a blood or tissue sample using an amplification technique that multiplies the existing DNA/RNA so that it can more easily be detected. PCR assays are used to determine viral loads in persons infected with HIV.
• The act of testing gold or silver to determine its purity.
• Analysis of a substance, or of components in a mixture, or of the biological, chemical, or pharmacological potency of a drug.
• laboratory test for measuring the amount of virus in blood plasma. The test detects an amplified luminescent signal whose brightness depends on the amount of viral RNA present. bias: When a point of view prevents impartial judgment on issues relating to the subject of that point of view. ...
• To test a metal for purity.
• 1. The quantitative or qualitative evaluation of a hazardous substance in water, food, soil, and air. 2. The results of such an evaluation. See also bioassay.
• A test to detect the presence, absence, or quantity of an agent (such as a drug or viral load).
• an analysis to determine the components of a sample
• Test of precious metal purity or fineness.
• means a procedure for the determination of the presence or quantity of a substance.
• a measurement
• 1. To test or evaluate. 2. The procedure for measuring the quantity of a given substance in a sample (chemically or by other means).
• Analysis to determine the presence, absence or quantity of a particular chemical or effect.
• A set of operations having the object of determining the value of a quantity. In analytical chemistry, this term is synonymous with measurement. [IUPAC Compendium]
• A test for a particular substance, or to subject to analysis.
• the process of determining the amount of precious metal (gold, silver) within a given mineral sample
• an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance analyze (chemical substances) try: make an effort or attempt; "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" 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.
• An assay is a procedure where a property of a system or object is measured.

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