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infrared

in·fra·red [ ìnfrə réd ]


noun 
Definition:
 
portion of invisible spectrum: the portion of the invisible electromagnetic spectrum consisting of radiation with wavelengths in the range 750 nm () to 1 mm (), between light and radio waves
infrared radiation



adjective 
Definition:
 
of infrared radiation: using, producing, or affected by infrared radiation

[Late 19th century. Because it lies below the red end of the visible spectrum]
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