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spectrograph

/ˈspɛktroʊgrɑːf/ noun · British & US
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What does spectrograph mean?

noun

An optical instrument used to produce a spectrum of light from a source, typically for analysis or spectroscopy.

Example

"The scientist used a spectrograph to analyze the light emitted by the star."

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