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spectroscopical

spectroscopical

9.9
Relating to the study of how light shows what things are made of
  • adjective
  • /ˌspɛktrəˈskɒpɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : espectroscópico
  • The scientist relied on spectroscopical methods to identify the chemical composition of the sample.

Examples

  • During the experiment, spectroscopical data revealed new insights into the molecular structure.

  • The spectroscopical analysis revealed new information about the substance.

  • Advanced spectroscopical equipment is essential for modern research in physics and chemistry.

  • Many spectroscopical techniques can be used in chemical research.

  • Advanced spectroscopical equipment is essential for modern research in physics and chemistry.

  • During the experiment, spectroscopical data revealed new insights into the molecular structure.

  • The scientist relied on spectroscopical methods to identify the chemical composition of the sample.

Synonyms

spectroscopic
vsspectroscopical
  • Specialized
2 8.2

Used to study materials by how they absorb or give out light

is the less common variant adjective form used in writing and speech

Surface Forms

spectroscopical positive

Morphology

spectroscopical = spectroscopic (semi-transparent) = spectroscopic + al

The adjective is formed by the regular addition of the suffix '-al' to the already established adjective 'spectroscopic', preserving the technical meaning.

Etymology

Spectroscopical comes from spectro- (like spectrum, the band of light colors you see in a rainbow) and -scope (as in microscope and telescope, tools for 'looking'). So spectroscopical means 'about looking at the spectrum of light', which is why it describes methods that study how light meets materials.