espectroscopia
[ɛs.pɛ.tɾo.sˈko.pi.ɐ]
nounfemininepl: espectroscopias
spectroscopy
1. The branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation
Spectroscopy is used to analyze the chemical composition of stars.
A espectroscopia é utilizada para analisar a composição química das estrelas.
2. Any of various techniques employing the absorption, emission, or scattering of electromagnetic radiation by matter to study matter or obtain information about it
The laboratory uses infrared spectroscopy to identify molecular structures.
O laboratório usa espectroscopia infravermelha para identificar estruturas moleculares.
3. The study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation
Modern spectroscopy has applications in medicine, astronomy, and materials science.
A espectroscopia moderna tem aplicações em medicina, astronomia e ciência de materiais.
Espectroscopia is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is a specialized term essential to chemistry, physics, astronomy, and materials science fields. The word reflects the international nature of scientific terminology, with identical usage across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
espectroscopia de massa
espectroscopia de raios X
espectroscopia infravermelha
espectroscopia ultravioleta
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