infrared

See also: infra-red

English

Etymology

infra- + red

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/

Noun

infrared (countable and uncountable, plural infrareds)

  1. electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm

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Adjective

infrared (not comparable)

  1. Having the wavelength in the infrared.
  2. In the infrared spectrum.

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