Infrared

8 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves. Used in remote controls, thermal imaging, and night vision.

“The infrared camera detected heat signatures invisible to the naked human eye in darkness.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

in·fra·red

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Synonyms

IRheat radiation

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Contains RED ending with INFRA prefix - three vowels distributed

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Worth 12 points; compound-style scientific term with good letters

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