detectable
adjective/dɪˈtɛktəbəl/
Frequency rank: #12,496 most common English word
Meaning
Able to be noticed, discovered, or measured.
Example sentence
The tiny amount of poison in the drink was barely detectable without special equipment.
Synonyms & related words
- noticeable
- measurable
- perceptible
- observable
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