blank determination
noun
Definition of blank determination
: a determination in analytical chemistry made as nearly as possible under the same conditions as a true determination but with the omission of the substance to be tested for the purpose of ascertaining the effect due to associated factors (such as impurities in the reagents) — compare control experiment
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