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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. electricity and magnetism
  4. electromagnetic radiation
  5. light
  6. white light
  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. optics
  4. light
  5. white light

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white light

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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.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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