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Definition of Infrared radiation
1. Noun. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves.
Exact synonyms: Infrared, Infrared Emission, Infrared Light
Generic synonyms: Actinic Radiation, Actinic Ray
Generic synonyms: Actinic Radiation, Actinic Ray
Definition of Infrared radiation
1. Noun. (physics) Electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength approximately between 1 micrometre and 1 millimetre; perceived as heat. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Infrared radiation
1. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 750 nanometres and 1,000,000 nanometres (or 1 millimetre). This is more commonly known as heat energy. (09 Oct 1997)