fixed neutral loss (gain) scan

in mass spectrometry
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02403
A scan which determines, in a single experiment, all the parent ion mass-to-charge ratios which react to the loss or gain of a selected neutral mass.
Source:
PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. (Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)) on page 1551 [Terms] [Paper]