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noun Physics.

the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that is normally visible, from 380 to 760 nanometers.

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How to use visible spectrum in a sentence

The light from that star may start off in the visible spectrum, but it gets stretched on its journey to us.
The largest space telescope in history is about to blow our minds|Brian Resnick|September 22, 2021|Vox
The sensor inside Fujifilm’s 100-megapixel monster can capture wavelengths in both infrared and the visible spectrum.
Fujifilm’s new infrared camera can see things your eyes can’t|Stan Horaczek|November 27, 2020|Popular-Science
In other words, fluoride is a broad-spectrum, bipartisan, long-lasting magnet for dissent.
Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers|Michael Schulson|July 27, 2016|DAILY BEAST
But he elected instead to have a very visible affair with a music-hall star.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

On the other end of the spectrum, there lies an artist like Lena Dunham, who engages in a flaunting of the flawed self.
Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination|Mindy Farabee|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “Victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy.
Vaclav Klaus, Libertarian Hero, Has His Wings Clipped by Cato Institute|James Kirchick|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A sign peeking out from the heavy forest is barely visible on the trip back.
The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway|Nina Strochlic|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Genoa has but recently and partially felt the new impulse, yet even here the march of improvement is visible.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
A lateen sail was visible in the direction of Cat Island, and others to the south seemed almost motionless in the far distance.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
He saw with evident pleasure the outward and visible signs of the old earl's immense wealth.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
In the metal of the tenor several coins are visible, one being a Spanish dollar of 1742.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
There was still visible on it the stain where he had wiped his hand, and this stain seemed certainly blood.
Uncanny Tales|Various

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