adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a nonselective manner not-comparable
2. 2
   Describing the isotopic labelling of a compound in which the position and numbering of the labelled nuclides are undefined; such a compound is nonselectively labelled not-comparable

Etymology

From non- + selectively.

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