detect
verb (used with object)
- to rectify alternating signal currents in a radio receiver.
- to demodulate.
Origin of detect
Synonym study
Related Words for detectable
observable, discernible, evident, noticeable, measurable, visible, appreciable, palpable, distinguishable, perceivableExamples from the Web for detectable
Contemporary Examples of detectable
Each of the patients had detectable virus in blood but far fewer had virus found in other body fluids.
In contrast, the actual chicken pox virus long ago exited my bloodstream and is not detectable.
She, unlike the other millions, has no detectable antibody to HIV.
In other words, imagine being disloyal in a way that was not detectable by the people you were betraying.
“Probably” not detectable by a metal detector; unclear whether the new body scanners would have caught it.
Man’s Airport Strip Meant to Highlight Intrusive and Ineffective TSA SecurityWinston Ross
May 9, 2012
Historical Examples of detectable
"Here," Tip answered, in a detectable imitation of Schroeder's voice.
Space PrisonTom Godwin
It is detectable in every utterance of theirs when they are talking about us.
Is Shakespeare Dead?Mark Twain
Then suddenly—for no detectable reason—conditions are reversed.
Disturbing SunRobert Shirley Richardson
"We can always depend on Johnny," said Paresi with no detectable emphasis at all.
Breaking PointJames E. Gunn
The beam is not detectable by your methods and, therefore, cannot be jammed.
Diplomatic ImmunityRobert Sheckley