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absorption band

 

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Noun absorption band has 1 sense
  1. absorption band - a dark band in the spectrum of white light that has been transmitted through a substance that exhibits absorption at selective wavelengths
    --1 is a kind of
    optical phenomenon

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Absorption Band

Noun (Physics): A narrow range of wavelengths or frequencies at which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation.

Sample Sentence: The absorption band of chlorophyll in plants is responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis.

Noun (Chemistry): A specific region in the electromagnetic spectrum where a molecule or compound absorbs light.

Sample Sentence: The absorption band of this compound falls within the ultraviolet range.

Noun (Spectroscopy): A characteristic pattern of absorption peaks or dips observed in a spectrum, indicating the presence of specific molecular bonds or functional groups.

Sample Sentence: The infrared spectrum of the compound displayed a strong absorption band, confirming the presence of a carbonyl group.

Noun (Astrophysics): A dark region in a stellar or nebular spectrum caused by the absorption of specific wavelengths of light by elements or compounds present in the object.

Sample Sentence: The absorption band in the star's spectrum indicates the presence of various chemical elements in its atmosphere.

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