verb as in strong fondness

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identify, detect

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Example Sentences

Example:The chemical had to be identified in the sample before proceeding with further analysis.

Definition:To recognize and determine the presence or characteristics of a substance or material.

From identify

Example:They detected the chemical residue in the soil using an advanced detection method.

Definition:To find out the presence of (a particular substance, for example), usually by a special test.

From detect