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spectroscopy

Pronunciation: [spɛkˈtrɒskəpi]

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Context: “science”

(noun) a method used to study light and how it interacts with different materials. Spectroscopy helps scientists understand the colors of light that come from things, which can tell us what those things are made of.

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The students learned about spectroscopy and how it can identify different chemicals in a sample.

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They did not understand spectroscopy at all and found it confusing.

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How does spectroscopy help scientists learn about stars?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a technique that's often used with instruments that analyze light to recognize substances or measure properties. This helps in many fields, such as chemistry and astronomy.

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The new device uses spectroscopy to detect pollutants in the air.

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Without spectroscopy, it would be very difficult to analyze the composition of materials.

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What are the main uses of spectroscopy in technology?

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