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spectral

[spek-truhl] / ˈspɛk trəl /


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The telescope "detected spectral lines," the observatory said, what it called "chemical fingerprints" of "sodium and lithium gas in the impact plume lasting for 5-10 minutes after impact."

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

After a moment, he passed the device to me, and ahead, at great distance, I saw three spectral outlines tumbling around on a nearby peak.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

Rather than isolating individual colors directly, the detectors collect encoded signals that contain hidden spectral information.

From Science Daily May 26, 2026

“Mother Mary” is as hair-raising as it is eyebrow-raising, all spectral senselessness until, out of nowhere, the eeriness gives way to a startling profundity as the film explores remorse with biblical repercussions.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2026

With a hissing sound the spectral thing opened wide its mouth.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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