mass spectroscope


noun Physics.

an instrument used to determine the masses of small, electrically charged particles.

Origin of mass spectroscope

First recorded in 1955–60

OTHER WORDS FROM mass spectroscope

mass spectroscopy, noun

Scientific definitions for mass spectroscopy (1 of 2)

mass spectroscopy

See under spectroscopy.

Scientific definitions for mass spectroscopy (2 of 2)

mass spectroscope

See under spectroscope.