spectroscopy
|spec-tros-co-py|
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/spɛkˈtrɒskəpi/
study of spectra
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spectroscopy' originates from the Greek word 'spektros,' meaning 'spectrum,' and the suffix '-scopy,' meaning 'to observe.'
Historical Evolution
'spektros' combined with '-scopy' to form the modern English word 'spectroscopy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to observe spectra,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation as a function of the wavelength or frequency of the radiation.
Spectroscopy is used to analyze the composition of stars.
Synonyms
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