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figure of merit [′fig·yər əv ′mer·ət] (analytical chemistry) A performance characteristic of an analytical chemical method that influences its choice for a specific type of determination, such as selectivity, sensitivity, detection limit, precision, and bias. (electronics) A performance rating that governs the choice of a device for a particular application; for example, the figure of merit of a magnetic amplifier is the ratio of usable power gain to the control time constant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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3]He spin filter, in which case the achievable statistical accuracy is strongly dependent on the figure of merit of the polarizer. The Figure of Merit (Level) is related to functionality. For a thermoelectric material to come close to replacing the compressors in standard refrigerators, Lyon says, it would need a figure of merit of 4 or 5. |
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