: the spectrum of a stream of gaseous ions separated according to their differing mass and charge
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe end readout is various peaks on a gas chromatogram, with each peak having a unique mass spectrum, allowing for the unambiguous identification of specific compounds. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Apr. 2022
Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
mass spectrum
noun
: the spectrum of a stream of gaseous ions separated according to their mass and charge