spectra

Meanings

• noun

  The plural form of the Latin word 'spectrum', meaning a visible image or appearance.

  - "The rainbow is a beautiful spectrum of colors."
  - "The X-ray machine produces a spectrum of different colors based on the density of the materials it passes through."

• noun

  In physics, a continuous distribution of electromagnetic radiation, typically represented by a graph.

  - "The solar spectrum shows the distribution of energy across different wavelengths."
  - "The shape of the hydrogen spectrum is a distinctive feature that distinguishes it from other elements."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spectra
spectacle , relic , picnic , relicle

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Variants

List of all variants of spectra that leads to same result
spectra , spectrum , spectrums , absorption spectra , absorption spectrum , absorption spectrums , electromagnetic spectra , electromagnetic spectrum , electromagnetic spectrums , mass spectra , mass spectrum , mass spectrums , radio spectra , radio spectrum , radio spectrums

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'spectrum' meaning 'appearance' or 'vision'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'spectrum' in English was in 1577.

2. The visible spectrum spans a wavelength range from approximately 400 to 700 nanometers.

3. The study of spectra is called spectroscopy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electromagnetic spectrum: The entire range of electromagnetic radiation, from gamma rays to radio waves.

2. Visible spectrum: The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

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Culture

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In art and literature, the term 'spectrum' is used metaphorically to refer to a range or diversity of experiences or ideas. In music, a 'spectrum analyzer' is a device used to display the distribution of energy across different frequencies.

How to Memorize "spectra"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainbow as a visible spectrum of colors.
   - Visualize a graph with different wavelengths represented by different colors to understand the concept of a spectrum in physics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spectrum' with the rainbow to remember its meaning.
   - Think of a graph when you encounter the term 'spectrum' in a physics context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Roy G. Biv' to remember the colors of the visible spectrum in order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
   - Remember that 'spectrum' comes from the Latin word 'spectrum', meaning 'appearance' or 'vision'.

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