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spectral

spect·ral

UK/ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ US/ˈspɛktrʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to a spectrum

  • “spectral colors”
  • “spectral analysis”
2.

like or being a phantom

  • “a ghostly face at the window”
  • “a phantasmal presence in the room”
  • “spectral emanations”
  • “spiritual tappings at a seance”

Origin

From spectr(um) + -al.

Phrases

  • hydrogen spectral series
  • spectral class
  • spectral gating
  • spectral line
  • spectral set
  • spectral theorem
  • spectral theory
  • spectral type

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