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Spectroscopic vs Spectral - What's the difference?

spectroscopic | spectral |

As adjectives the difference between spectroscopic and spectral

is that spectroscopic is (analytical chemistry) of, or relating to spectroscopy or to a spectroscope while spectral is having the appearance of a spectre; ghostly.

spectroscopic

English

Adjective

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  • (analytical chemistry) Of, or relating to spectroscopy or to a spectroscope.

    • Derived terms

    *spectroscopic analysis *spectroscopic binary *spectroscopic notation

    spectral

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the appearance of a spectre; ghostly.
    • The spectral chain-rattling and moans gave me the chills.
    A spectral spirit returns from its grave to haunt the house.
  • Of, or pertaining to, spectres.
  • Of, or pertaining to, spectra.

    • Derived terms

    * hyperspectral * (l)

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