Manual

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013254",
  "term": "Manual",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to an analytical procedure or operation performed directly by human intervention, without the aid of automated instrumentation. This approach involves physical manipulation of samples, reagents, and equipment by an analyst. Manual methods are often used for specialized analyses or when automation is not feasible.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1989, 61, 1657. 'Nomenclature for automated and mechanised analysis (Recommendations 1989)' on page 1659 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198961091657)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/manual/"
}