visible spectrum
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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They evolved beyond the visible spectrum for a reason.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026
Their analysis revealed that the magnetic component of light is responsible for about 17% of the observed rotation in the visible spectrum and as much as 70% in the infrared.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025
White light with that cool, bright white appearance, like intense moonlight, actually contains a higher proportion of short-wavelengths, the blue and green part of the visible spectrum.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025
The craft is equipped with a pair of cameras that can photograph light in both the visible spectrum and in near-infrared wavelengths the human eye can’t see on its own.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023
The only thing I leave alone is the ceiling, because white contains all the wavelengths of the visible spectrum at full brightness.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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