Mass Spectrometer (Noun)
Meaning
Spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The scientist carefully calibrated the mass spectrometer to analyze the composition of the newly discovered compound.
- In the laboratory, the mass spectrometer was used to separate and identify the ions in the sample.
- A mass spectrometer was used to measure the isotopic ratio of the elements in the sample.
- The data obtained from the mass spectrometer provided valuable insights into the molecular structure of the protein.
- To identify the impurities in the substance, researchers relied on the mass spectrometer's precise measurement capabilities.