mass spectrometry

American  

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

noun

1. Physics. an analytical technique for identifying and analyzing substances by ionizing particles, as by the use of a mass spectrometer.

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Example Sentences

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

"A novel aspect of the paper was our use of powerful mass spectrometry sequencing to identify molecular mimicry between the adenovirus vector protein and the PF4 culprit target," she says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

"But how to do it with mass spectrometry wasn't obvious."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The team used a combination of advanced analytical tools including solid phase microextraction, gas chromatography, and high resolution mass spectrometry.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Using two-dimensional gas chromatography with high-resolution mass spectrometry, they detected more than 900 chemical signatures, representing both known and previously unidentified compounds.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026