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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spectroscope

/ˈspɛktroskəʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does spectroscope mean?

noun

An optical instrument used to analyze the spectrum of light, especially to determine the chemical composition of a substance.

Example

"The scientist used a spectroscope to analyze the light emitted by the star and determine its chemical composition."

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