= Detection limit
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The detection limit, often referred to as the "limit of detection" (LOD), is the lowest concentration or amount of an analyte (substance being measured) that can be reliably detected but not necessarily quantified in a given sample using a specific analytical method. The detection limit is crucial in various fields such as chemistry, environmental science, pharmaceuticals, and food safety, as it determines the sensitivity of an analytical method.
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