"Fraunhofer line" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Fraunhofer lines [plural]
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  1. (physics) any of a series of dark lines in the solar spectrum; due to the absorption of light by atoms and molecules in the Sun's atmosphere Wikipedia link: Fraunhofer lines Categories (topical): Physics

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