line spectrum

• Espectro que consiste en líneas individuales y nítidas correspondientes a longitudes de onda o frecuencias específicas, producido generalmente por átomos o moléculas excitados que emiten o absorben luz a energías características.

A spectrum consisting of discrete, distinct lines of specific wavelengths or frequencies, typically produced by excited atoms or molecules emitting or absorbing light at characteristic energies.

1. Discrete spectral linesC1formal

   A spectrum consisting of distinct, bright or dark lines at specific wavelengths, produced by atoms or molecules emitting or absorbing light.

   espectro de líneas

   • The hydrogen line spectrum shows distinct lines in the visible range.
   • Scientists use line spectra to identify elements in distant stars.
   • Each element has a unique line spectrum, like a fingerprint.