spectrometer
[ spek-trom-i-ter ]
/ spɛkˈtrɒm ɪ tər /
noun Optics.
an optical device for measuring wavelengths, deviation of refracted rays, and angles between faces of a prism, especially an instrument (prism spectrometer) consisting of a slit through which light passes, a collimator, a prism that deviates the light, and a telescope through which the deviated light is viewed and examined.
OTHER WORDS FROM spectrometer
spec·tro·met·ric [spek-truh-me-trik] /ˌspɛk trəˈmɛ trɪk/, adjective spec·trom·e·try, nounWords nearby spectrometer
British Dictionary definitions for spectrometry
spectrometer
/ (spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə) /
noun
any instrument for producing a spectrum, esp one in which wavelength, energy, intensity, etc, can be measured
See also mass spectrometer
Derived forms of spectrometer
spectrometric (ˌspɛktrəʊˈmɛtrɪk), adjective spectrometry, nounMedical definitions for spectrometry (1 of 2)
spectrometry
[ spĕk-trŏm′ĭ-trē ]
n.
The observation and measurement of wavelengths of light or other electromagnetic radiation.
Medical definitions for spectrometry (2 of 2)
spectrometer
[ spĕk-trŏm′ĭ-tər ]
n.
A spectroscope equipped with scales for measuring wavelengths or indexes of refraction.
Other words from spectrometer
spec′tro•met′ric (-trə-mĕt′rĭk) adj.Scientific definitions for spectrometry
spectrometer
[ spĕk-trŏm′ĭ-tər ]
A spectroscope equipped with devices for measuring the frequencies of the radiation observed by it.