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spectroscopy

[ spek-tros-kuh-pee, spek-truh-skoh-pee ]

noun

  1. the science that deals with the use of the spectroscope and with spectrum analysis.


spectroscopy

/ ɛˈٰɒəɪ /

noun

  1. the science and practice of using spectrometers and spectroscopes and of analysing spectra, the methods employed depending on the radiation being examined. The techniques are widely used in chemical analysis and in studies of the properties of atoms, molecules, ions, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

spectroscopy

/ ĕ-ٰŏə-ŧ /

  1. The analysis of spectra, especially light or mass spectra, to determine properties of their source.
  2. ◆ In light or optical spectroscopy , the spectrum of a light source is analyzed through a spectroscope to determine atomic composition of a substance. In astronomy, phenomena such as red shift can also be analyzed.
  3. ◆ In mass spectroscopy , a spectroscope is used to determine the composition of ions or charged molecules in a sample. Spectroscopy is also called spectrography.
  4. See also atomic spectrum

spectroscopy

  1. The branch of science devoted to discovering the chemical composition of materials by looking at the light (and other kinds of electromagnetic radiation ) they emit. Scientists use spectroscopy to determine the nature of distant stars and galaxies as well as to identify and monitor the production of products in factories.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰDzDZ辱, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ٰDz··辱 [spek-, tros, -k, uh, -pist], noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of spectroscopy1

First recorded in 1865–70; spectro- + -scopy
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Example Sentences

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Zhang performed infrared spectroscopy, revealing that nickel was typically isolated and bound by two silicon atoms in the zeolite framework.

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They employed advanced metallurgical analysis techniques, including scanning transmission electron microscopy coupled with electron energy loss spectroscopy, to investigate the composition and microstructure of the protective oxide layers formed on the alloy surfaces.

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"Several features in the data are also still unidentified, warranting additional spectroscopy to interpret our observations fully."

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Using methods such as hydrogen production measurements and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, the team gathered a more detailed understanding of how HydF works and, in particular, the role of specific amino acids.

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Light measurement devices called optical frequency combs have revolutionized metrology, spectroscopy, atomic clocks, and other applications.

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