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 spectrometer
noun
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Using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to isolate compounds in the mixture, the researchers identified the presence of succinic and pyruvic acids.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Others counter by citing studies that examined tears using mass spectrometry, the gold standard of analytical chemistry, and found that glucose is present at low but consistent levels.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
This method is more efficient than traditional approaches that involve manually isolating proteins and peptides from tissues using techniques like mass spectrometry.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Scientists at Kyushu University in Japan analyzed them with high resolution mass spectrometry — a technique used to identify molecules based on their weight and charge.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Others counter by citing studies that examined tears using mass spectrometry, the gold standard of analytical chemistry, and found that glucose is present at low but consistent levels.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
This method is more efficient than traditional approaches that involve manually isolating proteins and peptides from tissues using techniques like mass spectrometry.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Scientists at Kyushu University in Japan analyzed them with high resolution mass spectrometry — a technique used to identify molecules based on their weight and charge.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Mass spectrometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20spectrometry. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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