infrared
inf
ˌɪnf
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ra
red
ˈrɛd
red
/ˌɪnfɹəɹˈɛd/
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Definition & Meaning of "infrared"in English

infrared
01

relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves, often used in night vision, heat detection, and remote control technology

Examples
Infrared cameras capture heat signatures that are invisible to the human eye.
Infrared
01

electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, used for applications such as thermal imaging and remote sensing

Examples
The infrared emitted by warm objects can be detected by specialized cameras to create thermal images.
02

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

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