spectrographically
Adverb: 1. In a manner relating to or using a spectrograph: Describes an action performed by means of a spectrograph, an instrument that records a spectrum. 2. As shown or analyzed by a spectrogram: Describes how data is represented or results are obtained from the visual record (spectrogram) produced by a spectrograph.
This is a technical adverb used primarily in scientific contexts, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and linguistics. It specifies that a process of measurement, analysis, or display involves the use of a spectrograph or its output. * The element's composition was determined spectrographically. * The star's light was analyzed spectrographically to identify its chemical makeup. * The sample must be examined spectrographically for a definitive result.
- The researchers compared the two gas samples spectrographically.
- Spectrographically, the signature of the new compound was distinct from all known ones.
- The team studied the atmospheric pollutants spectrographically.
- Hyphenated adverbial phrase: While "spectrographically" is the standard form, in some technical writing you might encounter a hyphenated phrase like "spectrographic analysis" used adverbially (e.g., "The data was obtained spectrographic-ally," though the single word is preferred).
- Implied process: Using this adverb often implies a detailed, quantitative analysis of the components of light, sound, or other waveforms.
- Spectrograph (noun): The instrument used to produce a spectrogram.
- Spectrogram (noun): The visual graph or record output by a spectrograph, showing the spectrum.
- Spectrographic (adjective): Of or relating to a spectrograph (e.g., spectrographic analysis).
- Spectroscopy (noun): The broader scientific field of studying spectra.
- Spectroscopic (adjective): Relating to spectroscopy.
- By spectroscopic means
- Using spectral analysis
- Via spectrographic analysis
(Note: This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms due to its highly technical and specific nature.)
- by spectrographic means
- the speech spectrum was displayed spectrographically