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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Where archaeologists once used spades, oral text and maps to guide them, modern techniques involve detailed satellite photography, digital imaging, 3D technology, isotope analysis, tomography, and mass spectrometry.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 June 2024
Curran developed a mass spectrometry technique that analyzes all the volatile molecules rising off plastic objects to pinpoint the additives and stabilizers breaking down in a plastic.
—Sarah Everts, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2016
As well, a 0.5 gram cut from the pulp of each rock sample is dissolved by aqua regia acid digestion and analyzed by mass spectrometry for a suite of 51 additional elements.
—Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
However, the new gin fingerprint research, published in the Journal of Brewing and Distilling in December 2023, addresses the use of gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in analyzing gin, compared to NMR spectroscopy.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Curiously, the relative deadliness of winter seems to be a modern invention, like mass spectrometry and thinking about the Roman empire on a daily basis.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Those proteins and molecules were then analyzed via mass spectrometry.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Aug. 2023
In this case, the company used ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography–accurate mass-time of flight mass spectrometry analysis, and consulted with an ethnobotanist.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023
Drug tests primarily rely on urine testing, utilizing a technique called mass spectrometry.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2023
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 June 2024
Curran developed a mass spectrometry technique that analyzes all the volatile molecules rising off plastic objects to pinpoint the additives and stabilizers breaking down in a plastic.
—Sarah Everts, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2016
As well, a 0.5 gram cut from the pulp of each rock sample is dissolved by aqua regia acid digestion and analyzed by mass spectrometry for a suite of 51 additional elements.
—Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
However, the new gin fingerprint research, published in the Journal of Brewing and Distilling in December 2023, addresses the use of gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in analyzing gin, compared to NMR spectroscopy.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Curiously, the relative deadliness of winter seems to be a modern invention, like mass spectrometry and thinking about the Roman empire on a daily basis.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Those proteins and molecules were then analyzed via mass spectrometry.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Aug. 2023
In this case, the company used ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography–accurate mass-time of flight mass spectrometry analysis, and consulted with an ethnobotanist.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023
Drug tests primarily rely on urine testing, utilizing a technique called mass spectrometry.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2023
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“Mass spectrometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20spectrometry. Accessed 26 Jun. 2024.
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