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

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Interlune's payload on the rover is a multispectral camera built, tested and developed in partnership with NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley. Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025 Scientists have developed a tunable multispectral compatible infrared camouflage device with the help of a type of phase change material. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025 Although the research has not yet concluded, the Jalisco Search Commission is already using a thermal drone, a laser scanner and a multispectral camera to help families look for their missing relatives in some cases. Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 July 2025 Álvarez-Alonso et al. 2025 Researchers used multispectral techniques and forensic identification to identify that the mark came from a human. Jay Kakade june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for multispectral

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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 7 Oct. 2025.

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