absorption band meaning

Noun: absorption band  ub'sorpshun band

1. A dark band in the spectrum of white light that has been transmitted through a substance that exhibits absorption at selective wavelengths

Derived forms: absorption bands

Type of: optical phenomenon

Encyclopedia: Absorption band

[Electronics]
See ABSORPTION SPECTRUM.

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1. its accuracy and optical resolution may be influenced by atmospheric absorption bands.
2. the suitable ultraviolet absorption band is selected via experiment
3. characteristic absorption band
4. intensity of absorption band
5. correlation absorption band