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Definition of spectrometer

spectrometer

/spɛkˈtrɑː.mɪ.tɚ/
spec · trom · e · ter
Adverb:spectrometrically
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Plural:spectrometers
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Adjective:spectrometric
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spectrometer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An analytical scientific instrument used to measure and record the properties of light or other electromagnetic radiation over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Example

"The astronomers used a high-resolution spectrometer to analyze the atmospheric composition of the newly discovered exoplanet."

2

An apparatus used to separate and measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions, commonly known as a mass spectrometer.

Example

"Forensic scientists ran the trace evidence through a mass spectrometer to identify the unknown chemical compound."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Latin 'spectrum' (appearance, image) and the Greek suffix '-metron' (measure).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spectrometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spectrometer
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