tracer

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Recent Examples of tracer To remedy this, the task force's report proposed a tracer study to help understand the movement of sand in erosional areas. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 After introducing the tracers at specific locations, the study area is periodically sampled to detect and quantify the tracers' distribution, providing insights into sediment movement over time. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 This tracer can only be identified by Birla’s advanced laboratories in India and China, effectively eliminating the possibility of counterfeit certifications. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Other posts recommend alternating buckshot rounds with normal bullets to clear the bore of plastic residue from the sleeve which may otherwise clog up the barrel, or alternating with tracer rounds to improve aiming. David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for tracer

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“Tracer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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