light spectrum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to humans.
  2. an extension of the human-visible spectrum to include near-visible wavelengths, primarily near infrared.

Word forms

light spectrum light spectrums light spectra

Etymology

From light (“visible”) + spectrum (“range of electromagnetic wavelengths”).

Synonyms

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