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Noun line spectrum has 1 sense
  1. line spectrum - a spectrum in which energy is concentrated at particular wavelengths; produced by excited atoms and ions as they fall back to a lower energy level
    --1 is a kind of     spectrum

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Line Spectrum

Definition: Line spectrum refers to the spectrum of light or radiation emitted by an atom or molecule, which appears as discrete lines or bands rather than a continuous spectrum.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Senses:

  1. A spectrum consisting of lines or bands
  2. The spectral lines emitted by an atom or molecule

Usages:

  • Physics: In physics, line spectra are obtained when the light emitted by atoms or molecules is dispersed through a prism or a diffraction grating.
  • Chemistry: Line spectra are used in chemical analysis to determine the composition of substances based on the specific wavelengths of light they emit.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The line spectrum of hydrogen consists of several distinct emission lines.
  2. Using line spectra, scientists can identify elements present in a sample.
  3. By studying the line spectrum, researchers were able to determine the atomic structure of certain elements.

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