English Explanatory Dictionary

absorption spectrum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope.

Pronunciation

/æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/

Word forms

absorption spectrum absorption spectrums absorption spectra
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