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mass spectroscope

noun Physics.

an instrument used to determine the masses of small, electrically charged particles.

Origin of mass spectroscope

First recorded in 1955–60

Related formsmass spectroscopy, noun

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mass spectroscopy in Science

mass spectroscopy

See under spectroscopy.

mass spectroscope

See under spectroscope.

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