noun
- the measurement and analysis of spectra, especially to determine the composition or structure of substances
Usage: scientific
Examples
- Mass spectrometry is used to identify unknown compounds in chemistry labs.
- The researcher used infrared spectrometry to analyze the polymer sample.
- Atomic absorption spectrometry can detect trace metals in water samples.
- The pharmaceutical company relies on spectrometry for quality control testing.
- Students learned about UV-visible spectrometry in their analytical chemistry course.
- Spectrometry techniques have revolutionized forensic science investigations.