Analysis by means of a spectrophotometer.
- atomic absorption s. determination of concentration by the ability of atoms to absorb radiant energy of specific wavelengths.
- flame emission s. determination of the concentration of an element by measurement of light emitted when the element is excited by energy in the form of heat.
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spec·tro·pho·tom·e·try (spek″tro-fo-tomґə-tre) the use of the spectrophotometer.Medical dictionary. 2011.