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spectatorship

IPA: //spɛkˈteɪʃɪp//

KK: /spɛkˈteɪʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The condition of watching an event or performance without participating in it.

Example: The spectatorship at the concert was overwhelming, with thousands of fans cheering for their favorite band.

specter

IPA: /ˈspɛktər/

KK: /ˈspɛktər/

noun

Definition: A ghost or spirit that appears to people, often causing fear or unease.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a specter that roamed the halls at night.

spectrally

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəli/

KK: /ˈspɛktrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles a spectrum, often used in contexts involving light or sound waves.

Example: The colors of the rainbow can be described spectrally, showing a range of wavelengths.

spectre

IPA: /ˈspɛk.tər/

KK: /ˈspɛktər/

noun

Definition: A ghost or spirit, often seen as a haunting presence.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a spectre that frightened the villagers.

spectrogram

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəˌɡræm/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒɡræm/

noun

Definition: A visual representation that shows the different frequencies of sound or light, often used in scientific analysis.

Example: The scientist used a spectrogram to analyze the sound waves produced by the bird.

spectrography

IPA: /ˌspɛk.trəˈɡrɑː.fi/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The practice of using a device called a spectrograph to analyze the spectrum of light or other electromagnetic radiation.

Example: Spectrography is essential in studying the composition of distant stars.

spectrometer

IPA: /spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device that measures the different wavelengths of light or other emissions, often used in scientific analysis.

Example: The scientist used a spectrometer to analyze the light spectrum from the star.

spectrometric

IPA: /ˌspɛk.trəˈmɛt.rɪk/

KK: /spɛktrəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of light or other radiation using a device called a spectrometer.

Example: The spectrometric analysis revealed the composition of the unknown substance.

spectrometry

IPA: /spɛkˈtrɒmətri/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒmətri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring the wavelengths of light or other electromagnetic radiation to analyze the structure of molecules.

Example: Scientists use spectrometry to identify the composition of substances in a sample.

spectroscope

IPA: //ˈspɛktrəˌskoʊp//

KK: /ˈspɛktrəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A tool used to create and study the different colors of light that come from objects, helping to analyze their properties.

Example: The scientist used a spectroscope to examine the light emitted by the star.

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