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Noun atomic spectrum has 1 sense
  1. atomic spectrum - (physics) a spectrum of radiation caused by electron transitions within an atom; the series of spectrum lines is characteristic of the element
    --1 is a kind of     spectrum
    --1 has part: fine structure

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Atomic Spectrum

Definition: The unique pattern of spectral lines displayed by an atom when it undergoes excitation and emits electromagnetic radiation.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The atomic spectrum reveals the specific wavelengths of light emitted or absorbed by an atom.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Scientific: In physics and chemistry, the atomic spectrum refers to the range of characteristic wavelengths or frequencies emitted by an atom.
  2. Astronomy: Astronomers analyze the atomic spectra of stars to determine their chemical compositions.

Examples:

  • The atomic spectrum of hydrogen consists of discrete lines corresponding to the different energy levels of its electron orbits.
  • By studying the atomic spectrum of a substance, scientists can identify its elemental composition.
  • Astrophysicists use spectroscopy to analyze the atomic spectra of distant galaxies.

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