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... > Physical Phenomena > Radiation > Electromagnetic Radiation > Light > Sunlight > Infrared Rays
... > Physical Phenomena > Magnetic Phenomena > Electromagnetic Phenomena > Electromagnetic Radiation > Light > Sunlight > Infrared Rays
Physical Phenomena > Optical Phenomena > Light > Sunlight > Infrared Rays
... > Physical Phenomena > Radiation > Radiation, Nonionizing > Light > Sunlight > Infrared Rays
... > Biological Phenomena > Ecological and Environmental Phenomena > Environment > Meteorological Concepts > Atmosphere > Weather > Sunlight > Infrared Rays
... > Environment and Public Health > Environment > Meteorological Concepts > Atmosphere > Weather > Sunlight > Infrared Rays

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Infrared Rays  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum usually sensed as heat. Infrared wavelengths are longer than those of visible light, extending into the microwave frequencies. They are used therapeutically as heat, and also to warm food in restaurants.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Heat Waves

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