No-load indication

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007988",
  "term": "No-load indication",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The reading obtained from a measuring instrument when no sample is present or when the input signal is zero. This value represents the instrument's baseline response under quiescent conditions. It is often used to establish a zero point or to assess background interference in analytical measurements.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "reading",
    "rest point"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 36 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/no-load-indication/"
}