Tracer substance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012190",
  "term": "Tracer substance",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance, often labeled with a radioactive or stable isotope, that is introduced into a system to follow the path or fate of another substance or to study a biological process. This allows for the detection and quantification of the substance or process under investigation. Common tracers include 14C-labeled compounds or deuterium-labeled water.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1328 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/tracer-substance/"
}