Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spectrometer
noun
/spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə/
Definition
A device used to measure and analyze the spectrum of light or other radiation.
Examples
- The chemist used a spectrometer to analyze the composition of the unknown liquid.
- Using a spectrometer, scientists can identify the different elements present in a star.
- In environmental science, a spectrometer can help measure pollutants in the atmosphere.
Meaning
Spectrometers are commonly used in science to quantify the properties of light and determine the composition of materials.
Synonyms
- spectral analyzer
- light analyzer
- molecular spectrometer
