holding time
"Holding time" refers to the duration something is kept in a specific state or condition before moving to the next stage in various fields such as aviation, food industry, telecommunications, and laboratory analysis.
Definition
C1Laboratory Analysis
(technical, scientific)The maximum period samples can be stored before they must be analyzed to ensure valid results.
Example
- The holding time for water samples is typically 24 hours before they must be tested for contaminants.
C1Aviation
(technical)The delay period an aircraft experiences while in flight, often due to air traffic control or weather conditions.
Example
- Due to heavy air traffic, the plane had a holding time of 30 minutes before it could land.
B2Food and Beverage Industry
(technical)The duration prepared or semi-prepared food can be safely kept before serving or further processing.
Example
- The holding time for cooked rice is usually around 4 hours to ensure it remains safe to eat.
C1Telecommunications
(technical)The average duration a call is maintained, including the time to establish and complete the call.
Example
- The mean holding time for customer service calls is approximately 5 minutes.
C1Regulatory Context
(technical)The time from loading a substance until the pressure reaches a specified level, typically in the transport of cryogenic liquids.
Example
- The holding time for the cryogenic liquid was 48 hours before pressure control measures were needed.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "holding time":
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