spectrometry

American  

[spek-trah-mi-tree] / spɛkˈtrɑ mɪ tri /

noun

1. the use of a spectrometer, or a particular set of techniques for its use.

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Example Sentences

Further analysis using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry showed that the limits of detection ranged from 0.006 to 0.035 µg/kg, while the limits of quantification ranged from 0.019 to 0.133 µg/kg.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Earlier this year, Labcorp unveiled a partnership with Roche to bring fully automated mass spectrometry to clinical labs in the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"By drying and heating the remaining material, we were able to measure the characteristic molecules of different types of plastics in the Utrecht laboratory, using mass spectrometry," Ten Hietbrink explains.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"In both cases, someone first had to show it could be done, and then industry took over. I think we've shown one way mass spectrometry can be done more efficiently."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Mass spectrometry dates back to around 1913 and has become one of biology's most important analytical methods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026