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infrared
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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
Infrared
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electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, used for applications such as thermal imaging and remote sensing
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electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
infrared
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Example
Infrared saunas emit radiant heat that penetrates the body's tissues for therapeutic effects.
Remote controls often use infrared technology to transmit signals to electronic devices.
Astronomers use infrared telescopes to study celestial objects obscured by dust clouds.
The researchers used infrared cameras to study the nocturnal behaviors of various wildlife species in the forest.
Infrared cameras detect heat by measuring the transmittance of infrared radiation emitted by objects.
