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infrared

Syllabification: (in·fra·red)
Pronunciation: /ˌinfrəˈred/
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Definition of infrared

adjective

  • (of electromagnetic radiation) having a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves. Infrared radiation has a wavelength from about 800 nm to 1 mm, and is emitted particularly by heated objects.
  • (of equipment or techniques) using or concerned with this radiation:infrared cameras

noun

  • the infrared region of the spectrum; infrared radiation.

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