interferant

plural interferants

1. A person applying for a patent that conflicts with an earlier one.
2. analytical chemistryA compound in the sample that produces readings which overlap those of the analyte, making analysis more difficult.

   Equation (1.15) may be used to evaluate the selectivity coefficient for that interferant.

   2010, Jiri Janata, Principles of Chemical Sensors, →ISBN, page 6

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   In many cases, the absolute amount of the interferant is more effective to induce an observed interference than the interferant/analyte ratio.

   2006, Namik K. Aras, O. Yavuz Ataman, Trace Element Analysis of Food and Diet, →ISBN, page 49

   In an aspect of the first embodiment, the auxiliary electrode is configured to electrochemically modify an electrochemical interferent to render the electrochemical interferent substantially electrochemically non-reactive at the working electrode.

   2013, Acetanilides—Advances in Research and Application, →ISBN, page 86