"BET" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after its inventors Brunauer, Emmett and Teller. Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} BET
  1. (analytical chemistry) An adsorption technique used to measure the specific surface area of a solid, typically using nitrogen gas at a temperature of 77 K. Categories (topical): Analytical chemistry
    Sense id: en-BET-en-noun-xYK9lOkZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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