mass spectrum

noun

, Physics.

1. a spectrum of charged particles, arranged in order of mass or mass-to-charge ratios.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mass spectrum¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The observed four-lepton mass spectrum is consistent with the predicted background, as seen in Fig.

From Science Magazine

The ZZ invariant mass spectrum for selected events is shown in Fig.

From Science Magazine

There have been calls for public health policy makers to consider both ends of the body mass spectrum when fixing priorities in child health.

From BBC