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- [in-fruh-red]
- /ˌɪn frəˈrɛd/
- /ˌɪn.frəˈred/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fruh-red]
- /ˌɪn frəˈrɛd/
Definitions of infrared word
- noun infrared the part of the invisible spectrum that is contiguous to the red end of the visible spectrum and that comprises electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths from 800 nm to 1 mm. 1
- adjective infrared noting or pertaining to the infrared or its component rays: infrared radiation. 1
- noun infrared (of electromagnetic radiation) having a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves. Infrared radiation has a wavelength from about 800 nm to 1 mm, and is emitted particularly by heated objects. 1
- adjective infrared light: with long waves 1
- noun infrared long-wave light 1
- noun Definition of infrared in Technology (electronics) (IR) Electromagnetic waves in the frequency range just below visible light corresponding to radiated heat. IR waves can be generated by a kind of LED and are often used for remote controls for televisions etc. and in some docking stations. 1
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Origin of infrared
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; infra- + red1
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Parts of speech for Infrared
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infrared popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
infrared usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infrared
noun infrared
adjective infrared
- ultraviolet — beyond the violet in the spectrum, corresponding to light having wavelengths shorter than 4000 angstrom units.
- electromagnetic — Of or relating to the interrelation of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields.
- x-ray — Physics. Often, x-rays. a form of electromagnetic radiation, similar to light but of shorter wavelength and capable of penetrating solids and of ionizing gases. such radiation having wavelengths in the range of approximately 0.1–10 nm.
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