Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
electromagnetic spectrum
noun
ˌɪlɪktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk ˈspɛktrəm
Definition
The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.
Examples
- The electromagnetic spectrum is essential for technologies like radio, television, and radar.
- Scientists study the electromagnetic spectrum to understand various phenomena in the universe.
- The visible spectrum is just a small part of the entire electromagnetic spectrum.
Meaning
The electromagnetic spectrum includes all the different frequencies of electromagnetic waves, from radio waves to gamma rays.
Synonyms
- Electromagnetic range
- EM spectrum
- Radiation spectrum
