mass spectrometry

noun

: an instrumental method for identifying the chemical constitution of a substance by means of the separation of gaseous ions according to their differing mass and charge

called also mass spectroscopy

mass spectrometer noun

mass spectrometric adjective

Examples of mass spectrometry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The researchers examined its composition and formation using techniques including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and transmission electron microscopy. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

PrecivityAD2 is a single blood test that quickly assesses the proteins amyloid and tau, using mass spectrometry to measure plasma Aβ42/40 and p-tau217/np-tau217. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Rather than trying to miniaturize the entire testing infrastructure into a small and convenient device, Biolyz uses a large, complex and expensive mass spectrometry technology. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The investigators use tools such as X‑ray fluorescence spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy and laser ablation mass spectrometry. — Gabriela Sa Pessoa, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mass spectrometry

• anthropometry
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• densitometry
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Medical Definition

mass spectrometry

noun

: an instrumental method for identifying the chemical constitution of a substance by means of the separation of gaseous ions according to their differing mass and charge

called also mass spectroscopy

mass spectrometric adjective

mass spectrometrically adverb