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Action Spectrum.
Action Spectrum - as a noun
The efficiency with which electromagnetic radiation produces a photochemical reaction plotted as a function of the wavelength of the radiation
Example Sentences
"The action spectrum of photosynthesis shows which wavelengths of light are most effective in driving the process."
"Scientists use spectrophotometry to determine the action spectrum of a particular molecule."
"The action spectrum of a drug can help determine its effectiveness in treating a certain condition."
"The action spectrum for the growth of plants may differ from that of flowering."
"By studying the action spectrum of vision, researchers can understand how different colors are perceived by the human eye."