mass spectrum
noun
: the spectrum of a stream of gaseous ions separated according to their differing mass and charge
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Ions of interest reach a detector, which records their abundance in a mass spectrum.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2016
In this way the researchers could reliably determine an AI based on the complexity of the molecule’s mass spectrum.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2023
Over the past few decades, astronomers have compiled loads of evidence for the existence of black holes at both ends of the mass spectrum.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2019
Show a mass spectrum of DNA sequences demonstrating that nucleotides contain arsenate instead of phosphate.
—Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2010
The end readout is various peaks on a gas chromatogram, with each peak having a unique mass spectrum, allowing for the unambiguous identification of specific compounds.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Apr. 2022
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2016
In this way the researchers could reliably determine an AI based on the complexity of the molecule’s mass spectrum.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2023
Over the past few decades, astronomers have compiled loads of evidence for the existence of black holes at both ends of the mass spectrum.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2019
Show a mass spectrum of DNA sequences demonstrating that nucleotides contain arsenate instead of phosphate.
—Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2010
The end readout is various peaks on a gas chromatogram, with each peak having a unique mass spectrum, allowing for the unambiguous identification of specific compounds.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Apr. 2022
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“Mass spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20spectrum. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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