surface-induced dissociation
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surface-induced dissociation
In mass spectrometry, the fragmentation of an ion induced by its energetic collision with a solid surface. The solid surface can be placed between two mass analysers, and takes the place of a neutral gas molecule as a target in collision-induced dissociation.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
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