Spectroscopy Glossary

noun a band of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum that are absorbed by a particular substance

• The absorption band of the compound was clearly visible on the spectroscopic analysis.
• You can see the absorption band on the graph, it's where the line dips down.
• Check out the absorption band on this, it's pretty cool.
• Her emotions created an absorption band in the atmosphere, affecting everyone around her.

noun the study or use of this technique in analyzing chemical compounds

• Absorption spectroscopy is a technique used to measure the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by substances.
• Absorption spectroscopy helps scientists analyze how different substances absorb light.
• Dude, absorption spectroscopy is like magic for studying molecules and stuff.
• Just like how a sponge absorbs water, absorption spectroscopy measures how substances absorb light.