spectrophotometer

spec·tro·pho·tom·e·ter

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spek-troh-foh-tom-i-ter]
- /ˌspɛk troʊ foʊˈtɒm ɪ tər/
- /spˌektrəfəʊtˈəʊmɪtə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spek-troh-foh-tom-i-ter]
- /ˌspɛk troʊ foʊˈtɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of spectrophotometer word

noun spectrophotometer an instrument for making photometric comparisons between parts of spectra. 1
noun spectrophotometer an instrument for producing or recording a spectrum and measuring the photometric intensity of each wavelength present, esp such an instrument used for infrared, visible, and ultraviolet radiation 0
noun spectrophotometer an instrument used for measuring the transmission or reflection of light by comparing various wavelengths of the light 0

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Origin of spectrophotometer

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; spectro- + photometer

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Parts of speech for Spectrophotometer

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spectrophotometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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