taggants
/ˈtæɡənts/
noun
- Plural of taggant; multiple microscopic particles or chemical markers used to identify or authenticate products.
- The lab tested several taggants to see which one would work best for tracking the new explosive.
- Manufacturers often use different taggants for different product lines to prevent confusion.
- The security team found taggants in the counterfeit bills that matched those used by a known criminal group.