spectroscope

noun

spec·tro·scope | \ˈspek-trə-ˌskōp

\

Definition of spectroscope

: an instrument for forming and examining spectra especially in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum

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spectroscopic \ˌspek-trə-ˈskä-pik

\ adjective

spectroscopically \ˌspek-trə-ˈskä-pi-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

spectroscopist \spek-ˈträ-skə-pist

\ noun

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The Webb will include a more advanced spectroscope capable of peering even deeper into time. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Behold Hubble’s Best Image of a Distant Galaxy Yet," 19 Jan. 2018 But a bright yellow line seen through the spectroscope, initially thought to be an identifier of sodium, did not match the wavelength of sodium. — Kenneth Chang, New York Times, "The Illuminating Power of Eclipses," 14 Aug. 2017

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The first known use of spectroscope was in 1861

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spectroscope

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spectroscope

: a device that is used to measure the properties of light

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spectroscope

noun

spec·tro·scope | \ˈspek-trə-ˌskōp

\

Medical Definition of spectroscope

: an instrument for forming and examining optical spectra

Other Words from spectroscope

spectroscopic \ˌspek-trə-ˈskäp-ik

\ adjective

spectroscopically \-i-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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