Sensor

Definition

A device that detects a substance or a change in its surroundings and produces a response that can be measured.

Used by OCR

Specification C2.3i · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

The same opportunity for surface interactions can be used in sensitive, selective sensors designed to detect particular substances.
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GCSE Chemistry · key term

A device that detects a substance or a change in its surroundings and produces a response that can be measured.

Used by OCR

Specification C2.3i · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

The same opportunity for surface interactions can be used in sensitive, selective sensors designed to detect particular substances.
Revise: Properties and Uses of Nanoparticles

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