"spectral type" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spectral types [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spectral type (plural spectral types)
  1. (astronomy) an indication of the physical and chemical characteristics of a star based on the spectrum of light that it emits Categories (topical): Astronomy Related terms: Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
    Sense id: en-spectral_type-en-noun-EkFsqwx7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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