Definition

Related to the study of the interaction between light and matter, often using instruments to analyze the spectrum of light.

Example

The scientists used a spectroscopic method to analyze the chemical composition of the stars.

Conversation

Did you see the spektroskopische results from the lab yesterday?

Yeah, they were fascinating! I didn’t know light could show so much detail.

I know, right? The spektroskopische analysis really opened my eyes to the possibilities.

Absolutely! I’m excited to learn more about it in our next class.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spectroscopic → It is formed from "spectro-" (from Greek "spektros", meaning to look or see) and "-scopic" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "spectroscopic" refers to the examination or observation of the spectrum of light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'looking' ('spectro-') and 'examining' ('-scopic') to remember that 'spectroscopic' means related to the examination of light spectra.

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