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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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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

While mass spectrometry is already used in these areas, its current sensitivity often falls short when trying to detect faint signals among overwhelming background noise.

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

"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

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