spectrometer
1 synonym for spectrometer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A scientific instrument that measures how a substance absorbs or emits light across different wavelengths, used to identify what the substance is made of.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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mass spectrometer
How to use spectrometer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mass spectrometer
infrared spectrometer
run a sample through a spectrometer
Etymology
From "spectro-" (relating to a spectrum) plus "-meter" ("measuring device"), the same ending found in "thermometer."
Full origin of spectrometer →Frequently asked questions
What does “spectrometer” mean?
The word “spectrometer” means a scientific instrument that measures how a substance absorbs or emits light across different wavelengths, used to identify what the substance is made of. In plain terms, a device that reads light to figure out what something is chemically made of.
How do you pronounce “spectrometer”?
“Spectrometer” is pronounced spehk-TROM-ih-tuh (/spɛkˈtɹɑm.ɪ.təɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spectrometer” in a sentence?
Here is “spectrometer” used in a sentence: “The lab used a spectrometer to confirm the exact composition of the sample.”
What part of speech is “spectrometer”?
“Spectrometer” is a noun.
Where does the word “spectrometer” come from?
The word “spectrometer” comes from Latin. From "spectro-" (relating to a spectrum) plus "-meter" ("measuring device"), the same ending found in "thermometer.".
