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absorption spectrum

/æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.56 in modern English

Syllables
ab-sorp-tion spec-trum
IPA
/æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/
28
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
4
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/

Inflected Forms

absorption spectrums (plural) absorption spectra (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce absorption spectrum?
The recorded pronunciation is /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/.
What does absorption spectrum mean?
The characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope.

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