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Concept information

Preferred term

white light

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information White light is generally accepted as the presence of the complete visible spectrum (approximately 400-700 nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum where all the colors are blended to appear white, colorless or even slightly yellow to the eye.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/50027

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