infrared Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/
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Infrared as a Noun
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.
2
A specific wavelength in this range.
3
A device that emits infrared radiation.
Infrared as an Adjective
1
Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.
2
Relating to very low energies or very large distances or time spans.
Word Forms & Grammar
infrared (countable and uncountable, plural infrareds)
infrared (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Infrared
Origin of Infrared
From infra- + red.
Infrared: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ |
| Meaning | The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave… |
| Plural | infrareds |