Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spectrograph
noun
/ˈspɛktrəˌgræf/
Definition
An instrument that separates light into its component wavelengths and records the resulting spectrum.
Examples
- The astronomer used a spectrograph to study the light emitted by distant stars.
- In the lab, the new spectrograph allowed for more detailed analysis of chemical compounds.
- The spectrograph revealed unique patterns that helped identify the substance’s composition.
Meaning
A device used in spectroscopy to analyze the properties of light and obtain visual representations of its spectrum.
Synonyms
- spectrometer
- analyzer
- optical analyzer
