English

Noun

interferant ‎(plural interferants)

1. A person applying for a patent that conflicts with an earlier one.
2. (analytical chemistry) A compound in the sample that produces readings which overlap those of the analyte, making analysis more difficult.
   • 2006, Namik K. Aras & ‎O. Yavuz Ataman, Trace Element Analysis of Food and Diet, ISBN 0854045767, page 49:

     In many cases, the absolute amount of the interferant is more effective to induce an observed interference than the interferant/analyte ratio.

   • 2010, Jiri Janata, Principles of Chemical Sensors, ISBN 0387699317, page 6:

     Equation (1.15) may be used to evaluate the selectivity coefficient for that interferant.

   • 2013, Acetanilides—Advances in Research and Application, ISBN 1481669176, page 86:

     In an aspect of the first embodiment, the auxiliary electrode is configured to electrochemically modify an electrochemical interferent to render the electrochemical interferent substantially electrochemically non-reactive at the working electrode.