masking reagent
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masking reagent
(′mask·iŋ rē′ā·jənt)
(analytical chemistry) A substance that decreases the concentration of a free metal ion or ligand by conversion into an essentially unreactive form, thus preventing undesirable chemical reactions that would interfere with the determination. Also known as masking agent.
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masking agent
An agent taken by an athlete to hide the use of a substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency's Prohibited list. Diuretic drugs have been abused to flush out drugs from, and reduce the concentration of, anabolic steroids in urine samples.
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