An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A spectrum which consists of a number of bands each having one sharp edge. Each band is composed of a large number of closely spaced emission or absorption lines. Band spectra are typical of molecules. Bands produced by titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, and carbon compounds are characteristic of low temperature stars.

Etymology (EN): Band spectrum, from → band + → spectrum.

Etymology (PE): Binâb-e bândi, from binâb, → spectrum + bândi, relating to bând, → band.