Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or involving a mass spectrometer: Describes anything connected to the use, function, or results of a mass spectrometer, an analytical instrument that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The researchers conducted a mass-spectrometric analysis of the protein sample.
  • The mass-spectrometric data confirmed the presence of the new compound.

Advanced Usage

• "Mass-spectrometric analysis": A common technical phrase describing the process of using a mass spectrometer to identify and quantify molecules in a sample.
  • The forensic team used mass-spectrometric analysis to identify the unknown substance.

Variants and Related Words

• Mass spectrometer (n): The instrument itself.
  • The lab recently purchased a new high-resolution mass spectrometer.
• Mass spectrometry (n): The field of study or the analytical technique.
  • He specializes in mass spectrometry.
• Mass spectrum (n): The graphical output or data plot from a mass spectrometer.
  • The mass spectrum showed a clear molecular ion peak.

Synonyms

• Spectrometric: Pertaining to spectrometry in general, though not specific to mass.
• Analytical (in a scientific context): Relating to the detailed analysis of substances.

Related Phrases

• Mass-spectrometric detection: The use of a mass spectrometer to detect specific compounds.
  • The method relies on mass-spectrometric detection for accuracy.
• Mass-spectrometric technique: A specific procedure or method used within mass spectrometry.
  • They developed a novel mass-spectrometric technique for lipid profiling.

Adjective

1. relating to or involving a mass spectrometer