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nuclear magnetic resonance
noun
: the magnetic resonance of an atomic nucleus
also
: chemical analysis that uses such resonance especially to study molecular structure
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The method explored by Rasmussen and Hoffman, however, tapped nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
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That’s why nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, or NMR, also figured in Partch’s plan.
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Curry also points out that a structure for this protein was published in 2003 using a different method called nuclear magnetic resonance.
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First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
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“Nuclear magnetic resonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20magnetic%20resonance. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
nuclear magnetic resonance
noun1
: the magnetic resonance of an atomic nucleus
2
: chemical analysis that uses nuclear magnetic resonance especially to study molecular structure
—abbreviation NMR
see magnetic resonance imaging
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