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visible spectrum [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visible spectrum
1, record 1, English, visible%20spectrum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 1, record 1, English, VIS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Range of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the human eye is sensitive; 0.4 microns to 0.7 microns. 1, record 1, English, - visible%20spectrum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- région visible du spectre
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gion%20visible%20du%20spectre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VIS 1, record 1, French, VIS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du spectre électromagnétique dont les rayonnements sont perceptibles à l'œil humain. 1, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20visible%20du%20spectre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Lasers and Masers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visible spectrum
1, record 2, English, visible%20spectrum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electromagnetic spectrum in the visible wavelength region. 2, record 2, English, - visible%20spectrum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Chimie
- Masers et lasers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spectre visible
1, record 2, French, spectre%20visible
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Química
- Láser y máser
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- espectro visible
1, record 2, Spanish, espectro%20visible
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del espectro electromagnético que ocupan las longitudes de onda de la radiación visible. 1, record 2, Spanish, - espectro%20visible
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- visible spectrum
1, record 3, English, visible%20spectrum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- visible spectral range 2, record 3, English, visible%20spectral%20range
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The human eye is capable of noticing waves within the range of 380 and 760 millimicrons. This range of waves is distinguished from other forms of radiant energy by calling it the visible spectrum. 1, record 3, English, - visible%20spectrum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spectre visible
1, record 3, French, spectre%20visible
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des radiations monochromatiques constitutives des rayonnements visibles (lumière). [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR.] 2, record 3, French, - spectre%20visible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spectre visible : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 3, French, - spectre%20visible
Record 3, Key term(s)
- spectre lumineux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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