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spectrophotometry

/ˌspɛk.trəʊˌfəʊ.təˈmɛ.tri/
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noun

the scientific measurement of how much light a substance absorbs or transmits at different wavelengths. It is used in labs to identify or compare materials.

  • The lab used spectrophotometry to test the sample.
  • Spectrophotometry showed a change in the solution.
  • They measured the dye by spectrophotometry.

Adinary Nuance

Spectrophotometry is more specific than general measurement words like analysis or testing. It names a lab method, not just the result. Use it when you want to show that light measurements are part of the process. In scientific writing, it sounds precise and technical, not everyday.

In other languages

Vietnamese
quang phổ kế
Spanish
espectrofotometría
Chinese
分光光度法
Japanese
分光光度法
Korean
분광광도법

Etymology

From Greek and Latin roots: spectrum, photo- “light,” and -metry “measuring.” The word entered scientific English in the 20th century with modern lab methods.

Common phrases

spectrophotometry testby spectrophotometryuse spectrophotometry

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Frequently asked questions

Is spectrophotometry a common word in English?
No, it is mainly used in science, medicine, and lab work.
How do I use spectrophotometry in a sentence?
Use it as a noun: “We used spectrophotometry to measure the sample.”
Is spectrophotometry the same as spectrometry?
Not exactly. Spectrophotometry focuses on light absorption or transmission.
Is spectrophotometry formal?
Yes. It is a technical word for academic and professional writing.