What is the real definition of spectrum?
spectrum noun [C] (COLOURS)
the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves: The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet - can be seen in a rainbow.
What is a spectrum example?
A natural example of a spectrum is a rainbow. The word spectrum was first used by scientists studying optics. They used the word to describe the rainbow of colors in visible light when separated using a prism. The spectrum seen when light passes through a prism is an example of the dispersion of light.