spectrology

Meanings

• noun

  The scientific study of the properties of light, especially in terms of the interaction between light and matter and the properties of electromagnetic radiation.

  - "Spectrology is a branch of physics that deals with the properties of light."
  - "The spectrograph in the lab is used for spectrology analysis."
  - "The astronomer used spectrology to identify the elements present in the star's atmosphere."

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Variants

List of all variants of spectrology that leads to same result
spectroscopies , spectroscopy , Auger electron spectroscopies , Auger electron spectroscopy , Auger spectroscopies , Auger spectroscopy , mass spectrometer , mass spectrometers , mass spectrometric , mass spectrometries , mass spectrometry , mass spectroscopy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'spektron' meaning 'image' or 'apparition' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'.

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Trivia

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1. Spectrology was first used in the late 19th century to study the composition of stars.

2. The first spectrograph was invented by Joseph von Fraunhofer in 1814.

3. The study of spectrology has led to the discovery of new elements and the understanding of atomic structure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spectroscopy: A technique used in spectrology to measure the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter to obtain information about the material's structure.

2. Spectrograph: An instrument used in spectrology to disperse light into its component wavelengths.

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Culture

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Spectrology has been extensively used in various fields such as astronomy, chemistry, and physics. In astronomy, spectrology is used to study the composition of stars and galaxies. In chemistry, it is used to identify the composition of substances. In physics, it is used to study the properties of light and electromagnetic radiation.

How to Memorize "spectrology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light beam passing through a prism and dispersing into different colors.
   - Visualize a spectrograph in a lab with light passing through it and different wavelengths being dispersed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spectrology' with the study of light and its properties.
   - Think of spectrology as the science of light and its interaction with matter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Spectrology is the study of light' to remember the definition.
   - Create a visual image of a prism dispersing light to help remember the concept.

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