Definition of Infrared radiation

1. Noun. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves.


Definition of Infrared radiation

1. Noun. (physics) Electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength approximately between 1 micrometre and 1 millimetre; perceived as heat. ¹

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Medical Definition of Infrared radiation

1. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 750 nanometres and 1,000,000 nanometres (or 1 millimetre). This is more commonly known as heat energy. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Infrared Radiation

infrapatellar fat body
infrapatellar synovial fold
infraphyla
infraphylum
infraposition
infrapsychic
infrarealism
infrared
infrared astronomy
infrared cataract
infrared emission
infrared frequency
infrared lamp
infrared light
infrared microscope
infrared radiation (current term)
infrared ray
infrared rays
infrared spectroscopy
infrared spectrum
infrared therapy
infrared thermography
infrareds
infrarenal
infrascapular
infrascapular artery
infrascapular region
infrasegmental part
infrasegmental veins
infrasonic

Literary usage of Infrared radiation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Chinese Views of Future Warfare by Michael Pillsbury (1997)
"Decreasing infrared radiation and the noise level of engines I within the propulsion system in the weaponry. • Selecting coatings that will absorb and ..."

2. Guide to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"... A167 Physics Building LOW-BACKGROUND infrared radiation FACILITY In the NIST Low-Background infrared radiation Facility, radiant background noise levels ..."

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