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Spectroscope

spectroscope

(Science: instrument, physics) An optical instrument for forming and examining spectra (as that of solar light, or those produced by flames in which different substances are volatilized), so as to determine, from the position of the spectral lines, the composition of the substance.

Origin: Spectrum _ -scope.


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Photosynthesis

... or have the excitement of an exploded lab). THE ABSORPTION SPECTRA OF LEAVES. For an attached handout, see the description of how to use a small spectroscope for observing absorption spectra, which, in turn, give you a window onto how leaves can collect enough solar energy to rip electrons off ...

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by dipjyoti
Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:41 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Photosynthesis
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bio or chem

... different fields, disciplines if you will, are merely different tools to use to examine the universe to find out how it works. A chemist uses a spectroscope, a biologist uses a microscope, a physicist uses a teloscope, a doctor uses a floroscope, and politicians just have their heads up their ...

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by canalon
Fri May 13, 2005 4:31 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bio or chem
Replies: 50
Views: 7699

bio or chem

... different fields, disciplines if you will, are merely different tools to use to examine the universe to find out how it works. A chemist uses a spectroscope, a biologist uses a microscope, a physicist uses a teloscope, a doctor uses a floroscope, and politicians just have their heads up their ...

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by biostudent84
Fri May 13, 2005 3:27 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bio or chem
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Views: 7699


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