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Spectral vs Spectroscopy - What's the difference?

spectral | spectroscopy |

As an adjective spectral

is having the appearance of a spectre; ghostly.

As a noun spectroscopy is

(uncountable) the scientific study of spectra.

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)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    spectroscopy

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The scientific study of spectra.
  • (analytical chemistry, countable) The use of spectrometers in chemical analysis.
  • Derived terms

    * spectroscopist