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spectroscopist

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spec⋅tros⋅co⋅py

[spek-tros-kuh-pee, spek-truh-skoh-pee]
–noun
the science that deals with the use of the spectroscope and with spectrum analysis.

Origin:
1865–70; spectro- + -scopy


spec⋅tros⋅co⋅pist [spek-tros-kuh-pist] , noun
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spec·tros·co·py   (spěk-trŏs'kə-pē)   
n.   pl. spec·tros·co·pies
Study of spectra, especially experimental observation of optical spectra.
spec·tros'co·pist n.
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Main Entry: spec·tros·co·pist
Pronunciation: spek-'träs-k&-p&st
Function: noun
: a person trained in or specializing inspectroscopy

Main Entry: spec·tros·co·py
Pronunciation: spek-'träs-k&-pE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -pies
1 a : the production and investigation of spectra b : the process or technique of using a spectroscope or spectrometer
2 : physics that deals with the theoryand interpretation of interactions between matter and radiation (as electromagnetic radiation)
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spectroscopy spec·tros·co·py (spěk-trŏs'kə-pē)
n.
The study of spectra, especially experimental observation of optical spectra.


spec·tros'co·pist n.

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spectroscopy   (spěk-trŏs'kə-pē)  Pronunciation Key 
The analysis of spectra, especially light or mass spectra, to determine properties of their source. ◇ 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. ◇ In mass spectroscopy, a spectroscope is used to determine the composition of ions or charged molecules in a sample. Spectroscopy is also called spectrography. See also atomic spectrum, spectroscope.
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