"spectrum" meaning in English

See spectrum in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈspektrəm/ [Canada, UK], /ˈspɛkt(ʃ)rəm/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spectrum.wav [UK] Forms: spectrum [singular], spectra or spectrums [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|spectrum|spectra|spectrums}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A range.
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  2. Specifically, a range of colors representing light of various frequencies.
    Sense id: simple-spectrum-en-noun-ibXAl1~t
  3. The pattern of absorption or emission of radiation that is made by a substance when it is put in contact with an energy such as radiation, heat, electricity, etc.
    Sense id: simple-spectrum-en-noun-KzqK7IeN Categories (other): Chemistry
     
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