spectra

[spek-truh] / ˈspɛk trə /

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color spectrum n.
range n.
array n.

NOUN

color spectrum

Synonyms

STRONG

rainbow

WEAK

chromatic spectrum hue cycle

NOUN

range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gamut scope

STRONG

compass extent field scale span sweep

NOUN

array

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuum range sphere

STRONG

colors distribution sequence series

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They analyzed stellar spectra, which are produced by separating light into its component wavelengths, much as a prism divides sunlight into the colors of a rainbow.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Their UV spectra contain fingerprints of chemical elements in their atmospheres while also revealing details about the stellar winds carrying material away from their surfaces.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Brown has been modeling the climates and spectra of self-luminous giant planets.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

Across the BHM and MWM surveys, DR20 contains more than 3 million spectra covering 1.5 million stars.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

In the years following his proof of the existence of other galaxies, Hubble spent his time cataloging their distances and observing their spectra.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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