mass spectrometry

American  

[mas-spek-trah-mi-tree] / ˌmæs spɛkˈtrɑ mɪ tri /

noun

1. Physics. an analytical technique for identifying and analyzing substances by ionizing particles, as by the use of a mass spectrometer.

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Example Sentences

"A novel aspect of the paper was our use of powerful mass spectrometry sequencing to identify molecular mimicry between the adenovirus vector protein and the PF4 culprit target," she says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

"By drying and heating the remaining material, we were able to measure the characteristic molecules of different types of plastics in the Utrecht laboratory, using mass spectrometry," Ten Hietbrink explains.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"But how to do it with mass spectrometry wasn't obvious."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The researchers analyzed the samples using mass spectrometry equipment at a facility overseen by Fernandez.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

By combining kinetic modeling with fluorescence spectroscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and infrared analysis, the team showed that each plastic type releases its own unique chemical mixture.

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025