infrared spectroscopy

noun

The spectroscopic study of the interaction of matter with infrared radiation; used as an analytical tool to identify (mostly organic) compounds.

Meanings

nouninfrared spectroscopy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableanalytical chemistryThe spectroscopic study of the interaction of matter with infrared radiation; used as an analytical tool to identify (mostly organic) compounds.
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