Definition of "mass spectrometry" []

• An analytical technique that measures the mass / charge ratio of the ions formed when a molecule or atom is ionized, vaporized and introduced into a vacuum. Mass spectrometry may also involve breaking molecules into fragments - thus enabling its structure to be determined. (noun)

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• ""But significantly, ANSTO's accelerator mass spectrometry facility is the first of its kind to be accredited to the laboratory network," Mr McGauran said."