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Spectrascopes

Definition:

A spectrascope is a scientific instrument used for studying the light spectrum and analyzing the properties of different wavelengths of light.

Main Uses:

1. To identify chemical compositions in various substances based on their characteristic spectral lines.
2. In astronomy, to study the light emitted by celestial objects and gather information about their temperature, composition, and movement.
3. Used in physics and material sciences to analyze the behavior of light in various mediums and materials.

Sample sentences:

1. Scientists utilize spectrascopes to determine the unique spectral fingerprint of elements and compounds.
2. The astronomer used a spectrascope to examine the stellar spectrum and identify the presence of specific elements.
3. By analyzing the light passing through a prism with a spectrascope, the student measured the refractive index of the material.

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