subdetection

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ detection.

Adjective

subdetection (not comparable)

1. (rare) Below the threshold of what can be detected.
   • 2007 June 18, Jesse Mckinley, “Tiny but Hungry, Moth May Peril California Crops”, in New York Times‎:

     “These pests can be there at subdetection levels for years if not decades,” said Mr. Carey, who worked on the medfly infestation.