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VISIBLE SPECTRAL RANGE [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
DEF

Ensemble des radiations monochromatiques constitutives des rayonnements visibles (lumière). [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR.]

OBS

spectre visible : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Key term(s)
  • spectre lumineux

Spanish

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