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detectable

1 of 1adjective
/dɪˈtɛktəbəl/
Forms:more detectable,most detectable
1

able to be noticed or discovered

C1
  • The slight fragrance of roses was barely detectable in the air.
  • With the new technology, even the smallest traces of contaminants in the water are detectable.
  • The error in the document was not immediately detectable to the untrained eye.
  • The early symptoms of the disease are often not detectable until it has progressed significantly.
  • There was a detectable shift in her tone, indicating she was upset.
2

able to be easily noticed or perceived, often through observation or measurement

  • The changes in temperature were detectable with a sensitive thermometer.
  • The scent of fresh flowers was barely detectable in the air.
  • Even a small amount of poison in the water was detectable by the laboratory equipment.
  • His accent made his origin detectable to those familiar with regional dialects.
  • The slight variations in color were detectable to the trained eye of the artist.
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