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To: Chena

Electronic Trace Detection (ETD) gives a reading with the specific explosives detected. It uses a swab to collect particles and tests for explosive residue; the machines are commonly used at airports. The results are specific, but are prone to false positives.


310 posted on 01/08/2007 12:55:30 PM PST by xjcsa (Ecotards annoy me.)
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Thanks for that information, xjcsa.


323 posted on 01/08/2007 12:58:49 PM PST by Chena
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