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spectroscopic

American  
[spek-truh-skahp-ik] / ˌspɛk trəˈskɑp ɪk /

adjective

  1. Optics. relating to, using, or produced by a spectroscope.


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However, traditional spectroscopic techniques have struggled to reveal the exact pathways involved at the level of individual particles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

The paper also presents the most recent spectroscopic analysis, reporting evidence for distinctive helium absorption features in the spectrum of JADES-GS-13-0.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

"It's a single conversion step. It retains all the important information such as timing, the energy of the X-ray that is hitting the CZT detector – you can create colour, or spectroscopic images."

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Ultrashort pulses play a significant role in spectroscopic applications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

The first hint of the true situation came not from spectroscopic studies in the visible or near-infrared parts of the spectrum, but rather from the radio region.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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