maximum holding time

noun

The greatest amount of time in which a sample may be stored between sampling and the commencement of analysis and still be considered a valid sample for compliance testing.

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Meanings

nounmaximum holding time (countable and uncountable, plural maximum holding times)

plural maximum holding times

  1. countableuncountablecriminologyThe greatest amount of time in which a sample may be stored between sampling and the commencement of analysis and still be considered a valid sample for compliance testing.
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