infrared (n.)

  1. the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range; they could sense radiation in the infrared

    [ Syn: infrared frequency ]

  2. electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves

    [ Syn: infrared light , infrared radiation , infrared emission ]

    infrared (adj.)

  1. having or employing wavelengths longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end; infrared radiation; infrared photography'

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