scintillation cocktail

noun

A solution of a beta particle emitter to be analysed in an organic solvent along with a fluor which emits a scintillation of light, which can then be detected by a liquid scintillation counter.

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Meanings

nounscintillation cocktail (plural scintillation cocktails)

plural scintillation cocktails

  1. analytical chemistrychemistryA solution of a beta particle emitter to be analysed in an organic solvent along with a fluor which emits a scintillation of light, which can then be detected by a liquid scintillation counter.
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