Esr (Noun)
Meaning 1
The rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Electron spin resonance spectroscopy is a technique used to study the behavior of unpaired electrons in molecules.
- The esr spectrum of a free radical is characterized by a series of hyperfine lines.
- Esr is particularly useful for studying the properties of paramagnetic ions in crystals.
- By analyzing the esr spectrum of a molecule, researchers can determine the spin state of the unpaired electrons.
- In esr experiments, the sample is placed in a magnetic field and irradiated with microwaves of a specific frequency.