interferant
nounEtymology From interfere + -ant.
1
A person applying for a patent that conflicts with an earlier one.
2
A compound in the sample that produces readings which overlap those of the analyte, making analysis more difficult.
Analytical chemistry
- In many cases, the absolute amount of the interferant is more effective to induce an observed interference than the interferant/analyte ratio.2006, Namik K. Aras, O. Yavuz Ataman, Trace Element Analysis of Food and Diet, →ISBN, page 49:
- Equation (1.15) may be used to evaluate the selectivity coefficient for that interferant.2010, Jiri Janata, Principles of Chemical Sensors, →ISBN, page 6:
1 more example
- In an aspect of the first embodiment, the auxiliary electrode is configured to electrochemically modify an electrochemical interferent to render the electrochemical interferent substantially electrochemically non-reactive at the working electrode.2013, Acetanilides—Advances in Research and Application, →ISBN, page 86: