multi-spectral
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/ˌmʌltiˈspɛktrəl/
multiple wavelengths
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-spectral' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'spectral' relating to 'spectrum'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'multi-spectral' evolved from the scientific need to describe technologies that capture data across multiple wavelengths.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the use of multiple spectra in scientific observations, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or using multiple wavelengths or frequencies of light or other electromagnetic radiation.
The satellite captured multi-spectral images of the Earth's surface.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/19 17:03