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spectrography

/ˌspektroʊˈɡræfi/ noun · British & US
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What does spectrography mean?

noun

The study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation, especially in the visible and ultraviolet parts of the spectrum. The use of a spectrograph to analyze the spectrum of light emitted or absorbed by a substance.

Example

"The scientist used spectrography to analyze the properties of the new element."

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