weakly positive

Frequency: 5.07.9 per million words

Indicates a slight presence in a technical or scientific test.

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Examples (10)

  • The initial screening test was only weakly positive.
  • Samples showing a weakly positive result require confirmation.
  • The correlation between the two variables is weakly positive.
  • The patient tested weakly positive for the antibody.
  • A weakly positive reaction was observed in the solution.
  • The electrical charge on the surface is weakly positive.
  • Results that are weakly positive can be difficult to interpret.
  • The bacterial culture was weakly positive for the enzyme.
  • We excluded data points that were only weakly positive.
  • The chemical test for starch was weakly positive.