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Definition of Visible spectrum
1. Noun. The distribution of colors produced when light is dispersed by a prism.
Exact synonyms: Color Spectrum
Generic synonyms: Spectrum
Group relationships: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Generic synonyms: Spectrum
Group relationships: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Definition of Visible spectrum
1. Noun. (physics) The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum which is visible to the human eye. ¹
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Medical Definition of Visible spectrum
1. That part of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye; it extends from extreme red, 7606 A° (760.6 nm), to extreme violet, 3934 A° (393.4 nm). (05 Mar 2000)