spectra

[spek-truh] / ˈspɛk trə /

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color spectrum n.
range n.
array n.

NOUN

color spectrum

Synonyms

STRONG

rainbow

WEAK

chromatic spectrum hue cycle

NOUN

range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gamut scope

STRONG

compass extent field scale span sweep

NOUN

array

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuum range sphere

STRONG

colors distribution sequence series

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This broad frequency range allowed researchers to examine how the radio spectra of the galaxies change as particles inside their lobes grow older.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Across the BHM and MWM surveys, DR20 contains more than 3 million spectra covering 1.5 million stars.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

And yet, no water ice is indicated by the spectra of any of the three moons studied or their rings.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

According to the researchers, the new method delivers redshift estimates with precision comparable to spectroscopic measurements, but without requiring spectra.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026

In the years following his proof of the existence of other galaxies, Hubble spent his time cataloging their distances and observing their spectra.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking