instrumental dependability

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This relates to the frequency of failures which interrupt the operation of an instrument. It can be quantified, e.g. by the infrequency of breakdowns or by the availability of the instrument for use when required.
Source:
PAC, 1989, 61, 1657. (Nomenclature for automated and mechanised analysis (Recommendations 1989)) on page 1663 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'instrumental dependability' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03066 RIS BibTex EndNote
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