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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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"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 is a widely used technique that helps scientists determine what molecules are present in a sample and how much of each there is.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The scientists used mass spectrometry to determine how exposed or buried certain locations within proteins were, which indicates changes in their structure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

The researchers analyzed the samples using mass spectrometry equipment at a facility overseen by Fernandez.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026