sample preparation

collocation in English

meaningsofsampleandpreparation

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sample
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɑːm.pəl/
us
/ˈsæm.pəl/
a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should ...
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preparation
noun
uk
/ˌprep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
us
/ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing ...
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(Definition ofsampleandpreparationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The number of seeds tested, reject/accept criteria,samplepreparationsteps and method used for testing are all elements of the testing plan.
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The assaying system includes all of thesamplepreparationsteps as well as the physical testing of seeds using laboratory instruments or bioassay methods.
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Voids in the matrix material could be fromsamplepreparationor from the nature of the matrix.
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Thesesamplepreparationprocedures may contribute to the observed morphology.
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The development of gas phase sequencing from non-covalent supports (glass fibres and various polymer membranes) revolutionized thesamplepreparationpossibilities.
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This review focuses on structural studies on membrane proteins and peptides with a special emphasis on current methods ofsamplepreparation.
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Covalently linking the components reduces the entropic penalty for complex formation and ensures a one-to-one ratio of the molecules, solving stoichiometric problems insamplepreparation.
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In a preceding analysis it was shown that this procedure was associated with negligible losses of nutrients duringsamplepreparation(unpubl. data).
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The majority of the illustrations are very good, although a few are little too dark, and only a few show obtrusive instrument artefacts orsamplepreparationproblems.
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Thorough and critical evaluation of each process step ofsamplepreparation, immunostaining, and analysis is required to avoid misinterpretation.
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The application of infrared spectroscopy to the static and dynamic structure of proteins and peptides in lipid bilayers is reviewed with some emphasis on the importance ofsamplepreparation.
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A nested design, based on 8 infected and 8 worm-free sheep, was employed to assess the stages duringsamplepreparationcontributing to variation in signal from the assay.
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No specialsamplepreparationis needed.
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Optical methods are very promising because they operate in non-contact, they are very sensitive, give real-time results, and in most cases, there is no need forsamplepreparation.
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As part of this current project, initial search of our database of over 3000 specimens, revealed 50 promising examples, which could also be dated in terms ofsamplepreparation.
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Samplepreparationentails the identification, raw extraction, and separation of proteins into their constituent amino acids, typically by grinding followed by acid hydrolysis.
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Homogenization is a very commonsamplepreparationstep prior to the analysis of nucleic acids, proteins, cells, metabolism, pathogens, and many other targets.
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It provides an analytical method that averages out minor variations insamplepreparationconsistency.
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The company offers solutions covering techniques ofsamplepreparation, cell separation, cell sorting, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular analysis, clinical applications and small animal imaging.
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