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Amplitude

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Organic Chemistry

Definition

In the context of spectroscopy and the electromagnetic spectrum, amplitude refers to the height of a wave from its midpoint to its peak or trough. It is indicative of the intensity or strength of the signal in infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

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