spectroscope
noun
\
Definition of spectroscope
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from spectroscope
\
adjective
\
adverb
\
noun
Examples of spectroscope in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Similar in design to a telescope, the spectroscope worked like a super-powered prism, dispersing light into measurable wavelengths. — Chris Stirewalt, Fox News, "Nuggets from the passing parade," 17 Aug. 2018 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. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spectroscope.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for spectroscope
spectroscope
noun
English Language Learners Definition of spectroscope
See the full definition for spectroscope in the English Language Learners Dictionary
spectroscope
noun
\
Medical Definition of spectroscope
Other Words from spectroscope
\
adjective
\
adverb
Comments on spectroscope
What made you want to look up spectroscope? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
A Green Quiz
-
- What is the best definition of green-eyed monster?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
A Green Quiz
How many questions can you answer about the word "green"?
Take the quiz -
Return of Name that Color!
Additional colors! More obscure than before!
Take the quiz -
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
Dictionary Devil
The dictionary has been scrambled—can you put it back together?
Play the game
Share spectroscope
Resources for spectroscope