spectrograph
[ spek-truh-graf, -grahf ]
/ ˈspɛk trəˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /
noun
a spectroscope for photographing or producing a representation of a spectrum.
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spec·trog·ra·pher [spek-trog-ruh-fer] /spɛkˈtrɒg rə fər/, nounspec·tro·graph·ic [spek-truh-graf-ik] /ˌspɛk trəˈgræf ɪk/, adjectivespec·tro·graph·i·cal·ly, adverbspec·trog·ra·phy, nounWords nearby spectrograph
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For it made long exposures possible; and only with long exposures could autographic impressions Progress in spectrography.
British Dictionary definitions for spectrography
spectrograph
/ (ˈspɛktrəʊˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) /
noun
a spectroscope or spectrometer that produces a photographic record (spectrogram) of a spectrumSee also sound spectrograph
Derived forms of spectrograph
spectrographic, adjectivespectrographically, adverbspectrography, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for spectrography (1 of 2)
spectrography
[ spĕk-trŏg′rə-fē ]
See spectroscopy.
Scientific definitions for spectrography (2 of 2)
spectrograph
[ spĕk′trə-grăf′ ]
A photograph or computer image of a spectrum produced by a spectroscope. Also called spectrogram See spectroscope.
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