visible radiation
21visible — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin visibilis, from visus, past participle of vidēre to see Date: 14th century 1. a. capable of being seen < stars visible to the naked eye > b. situated in… …
22radiation — n. energy in the form of waves or particles, especially electromagnetic radiation, which includes (in order of increasing energy) radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays (radiant heat), visible light, ultraviolet rays, X rays, and gamma rays. The… …
23visible spectrum — noun the distribution of colors produced when light is dispersed by a prism • Syn: ↑color spectrum • Hypernyms: ↑spectrum • Part Holonyms: ↑electromagnetic spectrum * * * noun : the …
24visible spectrum — Physics. the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that is normally visible, from 380 to 760 nm. * * * …
25visible — /ˈvɪzəbəl / (say vizuhbuhl) adjective 1. capable of being seen; perceptible by the eye; open to sight or view. 2. Physics (of electromagnetic radiation) having a wavelength between approximately 380 and 780 nanometres. 3. perceptible by the mind …
26radiation — 1. Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves from hot to cold. 2. Electromagnetic waves of energy having frequency and wavelength. The shorter wavelengths (higher frequency) are more energetic. The electromagnetic spectrum is comprised …
27radiation view factor — the fraction of thermal energy leaving the surface of object 1 and reaching the surface of object 2, determined entirely from geometrical considerations. Stated in other words, it is the fraction of object 2 visible from the surface of object 1,… …
28radiation — Any or all of the following: alpha rays, beta rays, gamma rays, x rays, neutrons, high speed electrons, high speed protons, and other atomic particles; but not sound or radio waves, or visible, infrared, or ultra violet light. 10 CFR Cum Supp §… …
29electromagnetic radiation — Physics. radiation consisting of electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x rays, and gamma rays. [1950 55] * * * Energy propagated through free space or through a material medium in the form of… …
30actinic radiation — noun electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions • Syn: ↑actinic ray • Hypernyms: ↑electromagnetic radiation, ↑electromagnetic wave, ↑nonparticulate radiation • Hyponyms: ↑ …
