ALL meanings of infrared
in·fra·red
I i - 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
- 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
- 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
- adjective infrared Infrared radiation is similar to light but has a longer wavelength, so we cannot see it without special equipment. 0
- adjective infrared Infrared equipment detects infrared radiation. 0
- noun infrared the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves; radiation with wavelength between 0.8 micrometres and 1 millimetre 0
- adjective infrared of, relating to, using, or consisting of radiation lying within the infrared 0
- adjective infrared designating or of those invisible rays just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum: their waves are longer than those of the spectrum colors but shorter than radio waves, and have a penetrating heating effect: used in cooking, photography, etc. 0