scientific collection
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 6624 — in this section
In this section, the term “scientific collection” means a set of physical specimens, living or inanimate, created for the purpose of supporting science and serving as a long-term research asset, rather than for their market value as collectibles or their historical, artistic, or cultural significance, and, as appropriate and feasible, the associated specimen data and materials.