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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 researchers synthesized and isolated the chemical, then analyzed it with high-resolution mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, to reveal its properties.
—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
The method explored by Rasmussen and Hoffman, however, tapped nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
That’s why nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, or NMR, also figured in Partch’s plan.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
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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 21 Dec. 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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