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spike addition

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /spʌɪk əˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

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noun

Meaning 1

A calibration technique for quantification that involves adding known amounts of a substance to an aliquot of an analyte.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: Standaardadditie — technique in analytical chemistry
  • German: Standard-Addition — technique in analytical chemistry
  • Hebrew: הוספה סטנדרטית — technique in analytical chemistry
  • Portuguese: adição-padrão — technique in analytical chemistry