interferant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

interferant interferants

Etymology

From interfere + -ant.

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