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noun
a method of ionizing delicate macromolecules for analysis in a mass spectrometer
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
To introduce samples into a mass spectrometer using such a device
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English spray English electrospray From electro- + spray.
