Mass spectrometry

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PROVISIONAL RECOMMENDATION
Mass spectrometry

Branch of science that deals with all aspects of mass spectrometers and the results obtained with these instruments.


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ORANGE BOOK DEFINITION
Mass spectrometry

The branch of science that deals with all aspects of Mass Spectroscopes and the results obtained with these instruments.

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ASMS TERMS AND DEFINITIONS POSTER ENTRY
Mass spectrometry

This is the study of mass spectra obtained by using a mass spectrometer. The term "mass spectroscopy" should be avoided, because this implies optical dispersion. Possible exceptions might be in the case of photoplate or various optical methods of detection.

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