Infrared

//ˌɪnfɹəˈɹed// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Relating to very low energies or very large distances or time spans. figuratively, not-comparable

    "Unless otherwise stated, we will be working in Euclidean space compactified to a sphere in order to avoid infrared problems."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or employing wavelengths longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm. uncountable

    "Collisions of these 'transparent' molecules with the molecules that do have absorption bands in the infrared can have a considerable influence on the intensities of the observed absorption bands."

  2. 2
    the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range wordnet
  3. 3
    A specific wavelength in this range. countable

    "Sonne has shown that by means of the luminous rays the temperature in the tissue may be raised to a higher degree than by the use of the infrareds."

  4. 4
    electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves wordnet
  5. 5
    A device that emits infrared radiation. countable

    "In his room, he could install his infrareds without being discovered."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From infra- + red.

Etymology 2

From infra- + red.

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