noun
- plural of selectivity; the quality or state of being selective; the degree to which something chooses or discriminates among options
Usage: technical; often used in scientific contexts
Examples
- The enzyme showed different selectivities for various substrates.
- Researchers compared the selectivities of multiple catalysts.
- The college admissions process involves varying selectivities among institutions.
- Different membrane materials exhibit distinct selectivities for gas separation.
- The study examined the selectivities of various chemical reactions.
- Ion channels display specific selectivities for different types of ions.