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retention time

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retention time [ri′ten·chən ‚tīm]
(analytical chemistry)
In gas chromatography, the time at which the center, or maximum, of a symmetrical peak occurs on a gas chromatogram.
(electronics)
The maximum time between writing into a storage tube and obtaining an acceptable output by reading. Also known as storage time.


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In this way, IT can control the risks associated with exponential data growth, maintain existing backup operations without disruption, and significantly lengthen on-line data retention times to address the need for faster and easier data recovery.
The relationship between the retention time data and log D values can then be used to determine the chromatographic range and resolution of the given method.
If the right combinations of overall filter size, SSA and retention time are not met, then the breakdown of DOC compounds into simpler inorganic compounds also might not be sufficient.
 
 
 
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