Infrared
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British pronunciation/ˌɪnfɹəɹˈɛd/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnfɹɝˈɛd/
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Definition & Meaning of "infrared"

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

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Infrared cameras capture heat signatures that are invisible to the human eye.
Remote controls often use infrared technology to transmit signals to electronic devices.
Infrared
01

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

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The infrared emitted by warm objects can be detected by specialized cameras to create thermal images.
Infrared is utilized in astronomy to study cool objects in space that emit thermal radiation.
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electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves

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