mass spectroscopy
noun
Simple meaning
The use of spectroscopy to determine the masses of small electrically charged particles.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæsspɛktˈɹɑskəpi
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Definition
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noun
The use of spectroscopy to determine the masses of small electrically charged particles
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This meaning: The use of spectroscopy to determine the masses of small electrically charged particles
Used this way, mass spectroscopy is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Moderately common
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- Matter-of-fact
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- Neutral and straightforward
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