preparative

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The catch-22 is that while stem cell transplants can prevent this failure, the usual preparative chemotherapy or radiation can cause severe complications or even cancer.

From Science Daily

These preparative mass spectrometers can be used to produce chemical compounds in a new way.

From Science Daily

In the context of her research, an “artifact” is a particular result of the preparative or investigative part of a scientific procedure — i.e., an unnatural one.

From New York Times

Because the required alkylidyne catalysts have also been greatly improved in terms of activity, functional group tolerance, and user-friendliness, this method constitutes a valuable preparative complement.

From Science Magazine

A laugh, if no argument, is a splendid preparative.

From Project Gutenberg