spectroscope
noun
spec·tro·scope
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Definition of spectroscope
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Other Words from spectroscope
spectroscopic
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spectroscopically
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spectroscopist
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Examples of spectroscope in a Sentence
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The planetary fragment at SDSS J1228 was found by examining the spectra of the star, or the breaking down of its light into constituent elements with a device called a spectroscope. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Think They've Found a Dead Planetary Core Orbiting a Dead Star," 4 Apr. 2019 Similar in design to a telescope, the spectroscope worked like a super-powered prism, dispersing light into measurable wavelengths. — Chris Stirewalt, Fox News, "Nuggets from the passing parade," 17 Aug. 2018 The Webb will include a more advanced spectroscope capable of peering even deeper into time. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Behold Hubble’s Best Image of a Distant Galaxy Yet," 19 Jan. 2018 But a bright yellow line seen through the spectroscope, initially thought to be an identifier of sodium, did not match the wavelength of sodium. — Kenneth Chang, New York Times, "The Illuminating Power of Eclipses," 14 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spectroscope.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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spectroscope
noun
English Language Learners Definition of spectroscope
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: a device that is used to measure the properties of light
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spectroscope
noun
spec·tro·scope
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Medical Definition of spectroscope
: an instrument for forming and examining optical spectra
Other Words from spectroscope
spectroscopic
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adjective
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adjective
spectroscopically
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adverb
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adverb