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assay 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/ˈaˌsā/,/aˈsā/,
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assays, plural;
  1. Determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore)

  2. Determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample)
    • - cell contents were assayed for enzyme activity
  3. Examine (something) in order to assess its nature
    • - stepping inside, I quickly assayed the clientele
  4. Attempt
    • - I assayed a little joke of mine on him
Noun
  1. The testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality
    • - submission of plate for assay
  2. A procedure for measuring the biochemical or immunological activity of a sample
    • - each assay was performed in duplicate
    • - the results of sequential assay of serum were analyzed
    • - immunofluorescence assay
  1. an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
  2. analyze (chemical substances)
  3. a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
  4. try: make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
  5. a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
  6. a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
  7. An assay is a procedure in molecular biology for testing or measuring the activity of a drug or biochemical in an organism or organic sample. A quantitative assay may also measure the amount of a substance in a sample. ...
  8. trial, attempt, essay; the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something; To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.); To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight; To attempt, to try
  9. (ASSAYED) [ Deut.4: 34; 1 Sam.17:39; Acts 9: 26 and 10: 7] - attempted; tried; endeavored.
  10. (ASSAYING) The process of determining the fineness or the constituents of a metal or alloy.
  11. (Assaying) The process in which a piece is examined to determine the amount of precious metal contained. This examination is conducted at a legally appointed assayer's office to insure compliance with legal standards and the piece is officially stamped or hallmarked upon completion.
  12. (ASSAYS) Bendtzen K et al Measurement of human IL1 by LIF induction, pancreatic islet cell cytotoxicity, and bone resorption. Lymphokine Research 5: S93-98 (1986); De Groote D et al An ELISA for the measurement of human leukemia inhibitory factor in biological fluids and culture supernatants. ...
  13. In general, the qualitative or quantitative analysis of a substance. In MGI, an assay is a type of experiment that is designed to detect the level of gene expression of a particular gene, or to determine the pattern of expression of a gene among different tissue types, anatomical structures, or ...
  14. A laboratory test to find and measure the amount of a specific substance.
  15. To test a metal for purity or quality.
  16. Analytic test or trial to ascertain the fineness, weight and consistency of precious or other metal in coin or bullion. An assay piece is one that has been assayed.
  17. A chemical test performed on a sample of ores or minerals to determine the amount of valuable metals contained.
  18. Analyzing a metal for its gold or silver content.
  19. To analyze and determine the purity of metal.
  20. To analyze the proportions of metals in an ore; to test an ore or mineral for composition, purity, weight, or other properties of commercial interest.
  21. The act of testing the purity of precious metals.
  22. An analysis of a metal used to determine its purity. A series of assays can be run to determine the alloys in the metal as well.
  23. A test for a specific chemical, microbe, or effect.
  24. a test to ascertain the fineness and weight of a precious metal.
  25. A laboratory technique to quantitatively test an immune response