multispectral

adjective

mul·​ti·​spec·​tral ˌməl-tē-ˈspek-trəl How to pronounce multispectral (audio)
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: of or relating to two or more ranges of frequencies or wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum

Examples of multispectral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Davis examined multispectral images of 10 pages from the Voynich manuscript. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024 One of these instruments is a pair of identical multispectral color cameras to survey the asteroid's surface and create 3D topography maps. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 13 Oct. 2023 The winery team has also continued to improve the vines and advance the state’s wine industry with cutting-edge technology (next-generation soil-moisture analysis and multispectral imagery to fine-tune watering) and making use of the winery’s latest equipment. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023 Drones mounted with multispectral sensors are evaluating vegetation patterns on the tundra to help assess the impact of climate change on subsistence foods like salmonberries. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for multispectral 

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multispectral was in 1965

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“Multispectral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multispectral. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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