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Visible-light definition

The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans perceive. The infrared and ultraviolet bands precede and follow visible light. See visible light communication.
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(physics) The part of the electromagnetic spectrum, between infrared and ultraviolet, that is visible to the human eye.
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Attributive form of visible light.

Visible-light astronomy.

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The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the frequency range of 400 THz.
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Visible-light Sentence Examples

  • Infrared light has less energy than visible light.

  • This is because the mirrored coating can be manufactured to reflect visible light of a certain range, so the color that people see being reflected off of your glasses can be anything you like.

  • A beam of X-rays is diffracted by the electrons in a crystalline material, just as visible light is diffracted by larger objects.

  • Thus only infrared light will be seen without any visible light or other reflections or refractions.

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