infrared
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/
The English word “infrared” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm.
- A specific wavelength in this range.
- A device that emits infrared radiation.
adjective
Etymology
From infra- + red.
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