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Absorption spectrum
/ɐbsˈɔːpʃən spˈɛktɹəm/
/ɐbsˈoːɹpʃən spˈɛktɹəm/Absorption spectrum
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espectro de absorción
a range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance, typically represented as a graph showing absorption intensity versus wavelength
Ejemplo
The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll in plants reveals the wavelengths of light it absorbs for photosynthesis.
Infrared spectroscopy measures the absorption spectrum of molecules, aiding in the identification and analysis of organic compounds.
Scientists use an absorption spectrum to identify chemical elements and compounds by analyzing the specific wavelengths of light they absorb.
