band spectrum

noun

, Physics.

1. an optical spectrum consisting of groups of closely spaced spectral lines, characteristic of molecules.

band spectrum

noun

1. a spectrum consisting of a number of bands of closely spaced lines that are associated with emission or absorption of radiation by molecules

Word History and Origins

Origin of band spectrum¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia seeking to reverse the FCC's reallocation of 60% of the 5.9 GHz band spectrum block.

From Reuters

Some of the C band spectrum auctioned had been used for satellite radio but the transition to 5G means there will be much more traffic.

From Reuters

Some of the C band spectrum auctioned had been used for satellite radio but the transition to 5G means there will be much more traffic.

From Reuters

High band spectrum, which is sparsely available, may travel only a mile but is by far the fastest.

From Reuters

Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia seeking to reverse the FCC’s reallocation of 60% of the 5.9 GHz band spectrum block.

From Reuters