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| Domain | Definition |
Environment | An estimate of microbial density per unit volume of water sample, based on probability theory. (references) |
Public Administration | A statistical estimate of the numbers of viable bacteria obtained in a dilution count, e. q. , the presumptive coliform count. (Gloss. of Water Pollution Control). Source: European Union. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "MOST PROBABLE NUMBER"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Dutch | MWA, most probable number, meest waarschijnlijke aantal. (various references) | |
French | NPP, nombre le plus probable. (various references) | |
German | wahrscheinlichste Anzahl, WA (óåòv\öåìåíòèðîâ). (various references) | |
Italian | numero piu probabile, NPP. (various references) | |
Pig Latin | ostmay obablepray umbernay.(various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
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