Spectroscopy Cycle Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to spectroscopy.

spectroscopy

How scientists study things by looking at patterns of color in light.

a spectrum

A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of parts of light according to their wavelengths.

the absorption

The process of soaking up.

the emission

The act of releasing, discharging, or sending out substances and energy.

the composition

The way different parts, elements, or ingredients are put together, arranged, or combined to form a whole.

continuous

Something that happens or exists without any interruption, gaps, or pauses.

to interact with

To communicate, work together, or have an effect on each other.

some elements

A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.

some radiation

Energy, either as particles or waves, that travels from a source through space.

some exposure

The act of coming into contact with something.