selectivity

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Selectivity for each of these chemicals was 90% or higher.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

Selectivity refers to the extent to which you can make a chemical reaction produce a specific product instead of creating multiple products.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2024

Selectivity is key, Felsen says, adding that Gemini may take only one or two new artists in any given year.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2016

"Selectivity is often exercised. On some occasions, interfering on issues which fall within state sovereignty and domestic jurisdiction is evident."

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2015