detectable
dɪˈtɛktəbl̩
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Definition of detectable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
easy to findable to be noticed or discovered
  • The error was detectable by the software.
noticeable observable perceptible
2.
scientificTECH.capable of being identified by instrumentsTECH.
  • The radiation levels were detectable with a Geiger counter.
measurable observable
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Origin of detectable

Latin, de- (down) + tangere (touch)

Terms with detectable included in their meaning

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quality
completely without defects mistakes or detectable problems
perception
barely perceptible or detectable
detectable
capable of being seen or noticed
astrophysics
hypothetical form of matter only detectable by its gravitational effects
chemistry
mark a biological substance with a detectable substance
science
detectable gas released in small amounts to track airflow or leakage
eye condition
reduced vision not due to any detectable organic damage
psychophysics
smallest change in stimulation detectable by a person

Examples of detectable in a sentence

  • A detectable change in temperature was noted.
  • The chemical's presence was detectable by the new sensor.
  • Changes in the ecosystem were detectable through satellite images.

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  1. French:détectable, mesurable, ...
  2. German:erkennbar, messbar, ...
  3. Italian:rilevabile, misurabile, ...
  4. Spanish:detectable, medible, ...
  5. Portuguese:detetável, identificável, ...
  6. Chinese:可检测的, 可识别的, ...
  7. Japanese:検出可能な, 識別できる, ...
  8. Arabic:قابِل لِلاِكْتِشَاف, قابِل لِلكَشْف, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיתָן לְזִיהוּי, נִיתָן לְזִהוּי, ...
  10. Russian:обнаружимый, детектируемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помітний, виявлений, ...
  12. Hindi:पता चलने योग्य, पहचाने योग्य, ...
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