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Surrogate Spike or Analyte - A pure substance with properties that mimic the analyte of interest. It is unlikely to be found in environmental samples and is added to them to establish that the analytical method has been performed properly.
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Source: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, 28 March 2011 09:07:38, http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/laws/glossa01.htm
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