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REFERENCE SAMPLE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Analytical Chemistry
DEF

In optical absorption technique, precisely defined object used as reference for absorption measurements of a given object in order to eliminate certain factors like reflection, scattering, etc.

OBS

reference compound: term(s) extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

Key term(s)
  • reference sample

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Chimie analytique
CONT

Étalon interne : Substance présente ou ajoutée intentionnellement à un échantillon dosé par spectrographie d'arc ou d'étincelle et servant de substance de référence.

OBS

composé de référence : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève.

Key term(s)
  • étalon de référence

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Química analítica
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