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infrared radiation

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In`fra`red´ Ra`di`a´tion
n.1.(Physics) electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of between 700 nanometers and 1 millimeter.
Radiation emitted or reflected in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Noun1.infrared radiation - electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
infrared emission, infrared light, infrared
actinic radiation, actinic ray - electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions


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