noun
- Plural of analyte; substances or chemical components that are identified or measured in an analytical procedure or test.
Usage: Technical term used in chemistry, biochemistry, and clinical laboratory science.; Commonly used in medical testing, pharmaceutical research, and environmental analysis.
Examples
- The blood test measured several analytes, including glucose and cholesterol levels.
- Chromatography is used to separate different analytes in a mixture.
- The laboratory identified unknown analytes using mass spectrometry.
- Water quality tests check for harmful analytes such as heavy metals and bacteria.
- Pharmaceutical companies must verify that all analytes in their products meet safety standards.
- The sensor detects multiple analytes simultaneously in the patient's sample.