nuclear magnetic resonance

noun

: the magnetic resonance of an atomic nucleus
also : chemical analysis that uses such resonance especially to study molecular structure

Examples of nuclear magnetic resonance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The method explored by Rasmussen and Hoffman, however, tapped nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Aug. 2024 That’s why nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, or NMR, also figured in Partch’s plan. Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023 Curry also points out that a structure for this protein was published in 2003 using a different method called nuclear magnetic resonance. Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2011 For decades, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has been one of the key technologies used to study the atomic structures of complex biological compounds. IEEE Spectrum, 8 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for nuclear magnetic resonance 

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Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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“Nuclear magnetic resonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20magnetic%20resonance. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

nuclear magnetic resonance

noun
1
: the magnetic resonance of an atomic nucleus
2
: chemical analysis that uses nuclear magnetic resonance especially to study molecular structure
abbreviation NMR
see magnetic resonance imaging

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