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Mass Spectrum

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Mass Spectrum - definition(s)

Mass Spectrum - The result of mass spectrometry. A mass spectrum is a characteristic pattern of mass to charge fragments generated from the bombardment of individual compounds in the gas phase. Mass spectra of unknown compounds can be compared to the spectra from standard mass spectral libraries.

Mass Spectra - The plural of mass spectrum.

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