word
spectrometry
spek-TROM-ih-tree
spɛkˈtrɒmɪtriListen
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Syllable breakdown
spectrometry
Dictionary meaning
The measurement of light spectra or mass-to-charge ratios to identify substances.
Examples
- Mass spectrometry was used to identify the unknown compound in under an hour.
Common mispronunciations
spek-TROH-mih-treeSPEK-tro-meh-tree
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