mass spectrometry
noun
: an instrumental method for identifying the chemical constitution of a substance by means of the separation of gaseous ions according to their differing mass and charge
called also mass spectroscopy
mass spectrometric
adjective
mass spectrometer
noun
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Scientists at Kyushu University in Japan analyzed them with high resolution mass spectrometry — a technique used to identify molecules based on their weight and charge.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Nuclear magnetic resonance and high-resolution mass spectrometry were also used to examine chemical properties.
—Korin Miller, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
To back up their claim, researchers tested the egg’s texture and sensory qualities, as well as analyzed its chemical and nutritional properties using nuclear magnetic resonance and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2025
Experts examined the needles using mass spectrometry, which measures molecules’ mass-to-charge ratio, and an imaging technique called micro-CT scanning.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Nuclear magnetic resonance and high-resolution mass spectrometry were also used to examine chemical properties.
—Korin Miller, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
To back up their claim, researchers tested the egg’s texture and sensory qualities, as well as analyzed its chemical and nutritional properties using nuclear magnetic resonance and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2025
Experts examined the needles using mass spectrometry, which measures molecules’ mass-to-charge ratio, and an imaging technique called micro-CT scanning.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Mass spectrometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20spectrometry. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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