What does spectrometry mean?
The measurement and analysis of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation, typically using a spectrometer. This can involve the measurement of the interaction between light and matter, or the interaction between other forms of electromagnetic radiation and matter.
Example
"The scientist used spectrometry to analyze the composition of the asteroid's surface."
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