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ICP/MS Full name of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. This type of mass spectrometry uses an inductively coupled plasma to ionize the sample and creates atomic and small polyatomic ions, which are then detected. It’s primarily used to detects isotopes of the same element.
Isomenthone An isomer to menthone. It’s a monoterpene ketone present in small amounts in peppermint and spearmint essential oils.