infrared

English

/ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/

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

Etymology

Pre from English red (having red as its colour).

Origin

English

red

Gloss

having red as its colour

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