microsampling

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noun

Microscale sampling.

Scrabble 22

Meanings

nounmicrosampling (uncountable)
  1. uncountableMicroscale sampling.

    This integrated tool, with a microsampling and analytical system, enables simultaneous ADME screening and metabolite identification in mice in a manner different from previous reports [30 ], [31 ], [32 ], [33 ].

    2015 July 16, “Dose-Independent ADME Properties and Tentative Identification of Metabolites of α-Mangostin from Garcinia mangostana in Mice by Automated Microsampling and UPLC-MS/MS Methods”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI, archived from the original on 03 Mar 2022
  2. uncountableentertainmentThe use of extremely small and short audio samples found from various sources, often utilized in glitch and microhouse music.
    1 more example

    Montreal-based Akufen's “My Way” primarily showcases DJ Marc Leclair’s newly developed production technique called “microsampling,” and doubles as an intriguing dance music album. Leclair records hours worth of radio broadcasts each day and creates tiny samples from this source, often using only a fraction of a spoken word or a single guitar riff.

    2002 August 28, Ewald Christians, “Music preview: Akufen”, in Salon.com, archived from the original on 13 Jun 2008

Origin

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