detect a trace

Frequency: 7.714.3 per million words

to discover or identify the presence of a small amount.

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Examples (10)

  • Scientists can detect a trace of pollutants in the air.
  • It's difficult to detect a trace of emotion in his voice.
  • The advanced equipment was able to detect a trace of the rare element.
  • After careful analysis, they could detect a trace of poison in the sample.
  • Even a highly sensitive instrument might not detect a trace of that substance.
  • The doctor couldn't detect a trace of the infection in her blood.
  • We need to detect any trace of fraud before it spreads.
  • Through forensic examination, experts hope to detect a trace of the suspect's DNA.
  • He tried to hide his fear, but she could still detect a trace of it.
  • Modern technology allows us to detect a trace of water on distant planets.