spin label

noun

An organic compound, containing an unpaired electron spin, that can be bonded to a molecule under investigation so as to be analysed using electron spin resonance spectroscopy

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Meanings

nounspin label (plural spin labels)

plural spin labels

  1. chemistryAn organic compound, containing an unpaired electron spin, that can be bonded to a molecule under investigation so as to be analysed using electron spin resonance spectroscopy
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“spin label.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spin%20label. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spin label,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spin%20label.

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