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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The researchers synthesized and isolated the chemical, then analyzed it with high-resolution mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, to reveal its properties.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2024
But by combining classic synthesis methods with advanced analytical techniques, including both high-resolution mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, the scientists were ultimately able to isolate and identify chloronitramide anion.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Researchers used mass spectrometry methods to detect benzene in 111 new, unopened products stored at room temperature on shelves of major U.S. retailers.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Even a tiny trace of a modern bird in the mass spectrometry lab (e.g., someone eating a turkey sandwich) is liable to produce a few protein fragments that show up in the experiment.
—Steven Salzberg, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2024
But by combining classic synthesis methods with advanced analytical techniques, including both high-resolution mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, the scientists were ultimately able to isolate and identify chloronitramide anion.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Researchers used mass spectrometry methods to detect benzene in 111 new, unopened products stored at room temperature on shelves of major U.S. retailers.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Even a tiny trace of a modern bird in the mass spectrometry lab (e.g., someone eating a turkey sandwich) is liable to produce a few protein fragments that show up in the experiment.
—Steven Salzberg, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Mass spectrometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20spectrometry. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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