grab sample

noun

A single sample taken at one time, rather than a composite sample.

Meanings

noungrab sample (plural grab samples)

plural grab samples

  1. A single sample taken at one time, rather than a composite sample.
verbgrab sample (third-person singular simple present grab samples, present participle grab sampling, simple past and past participle grab sampled)

present singular third person grab samples · participle present grab sampling · participle past grab sampled · past grab sampled

  1. transitiveTo take a sample of this kind.
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