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IRAS

Syllabification: (IRAS)
Pronunciation: /ˈīˌras/
Definition of IRAS
  • a satellite launched in 1983 to map the distribution of infrared radiation in the sky.

Origin:

abbreviation of Infrared Astronomical Satellite

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