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infrared.

The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/Canada, UK, US/ˌɪnfɹəˈɹed/Australia/ɪn.fɾɑ.ɾĕɖ/South-Asia
  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
  2. A specific wavelength in this range.

    countable
  3. A device that emits infrared radiation.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From infra- + red.

adj/ˌɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/Canada, UK, US/ˌɪnfɹəˈɹed/Australia/ɪn.fɾɑ.ɾĕɖ/South-Asia
  1. Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.

    not-comparable
  2. Relating to very low energies or very large distances or time spans.

    figuratively · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From infra- + red.

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