Infrared

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnfrərˈɛd/

Infrared (adjective)

  1. Describing light that is invisible to humans but can be felt as heat.

Examples

  • The infrared camera captured the animal's movements at night.
  • Infrared sensors are used to detect heat in buildings.

Common collocations: infrared camera, infrared sensor, infrared technology, infrared radiation, infrared light

Infrared (noun)

  1. A type of light that cannot be seen but can be felt as warmth.

Examples

  • Infrared is used in remote controls to send signals.
  • The sun emits infrared, which we feel as warmth.