Neutron activation analysis

Pronunciation
/NEH-trohn ak-tivay-shun an-al-li-sis/
Category
Techniques
Singular
Neutron activation analysis
Plural
Neutron activation analyses

Definition

A technique used to identify and quantify elements in a sample by exposing it to neutrons and measuring the resulting radiation.

Etymology

From neutron, activation analysis, and the Greek suffix '-analysis'

Example

Neutron activation analysis was used to determine the elemental composition of insect cuticle.

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