What Is Masking Agent

A masking agent is a reagent used in chemical analysis which reacts with chemical species that may interfere in the analysis. In sports a masking agent is used to hide or prevent detection of a banned substance or illegal drug like anabolic steroids or stimulants.

What is masking and de masking agent?

A masking agent is a reagent which is basically used in the chemical analysis that reacts with some chemical species that might interfere in the ongoing analysis whereas demasking is the process where the masked substance regains its ability of entering into a particular reaction which is going on.

What does De masking mean?

(transitive) To clear etchant and maskant from a part being chemically etched or milled.