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spectroscopy

spek-TROS-koh-pee

spɛkˈtrɒskəpi

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spectroscopy

Dictionary meaning

The study of the spectrum of light emitted or absorbed by matter.

Examples

  • Spectroscopy revealed the chemical composition of distant stars.

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