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infrared /in·fra·red/ (-red´) denoting electromagnetic radiation of wavelength greater than that of the red end of the spectrum, having wavelengths of 0.75–1000 µm; sometimes subdivided into long-wave or far i. (about 3.0–1000 µm) and short-wave or near i. (about 0.75–3.0 µm).
infrared (IR) (inˑ·fr n electromagnetic radiation of longer wavelength than red light in the range of 730 nanometres (nm) to about 1 millimetre (mm). infrared denoting electromagnetic radiation of wavelength greater than that of the red end of the spectrum, having wavelengths of 0.75-1000 µm. Infrared rays are sometimes subdivided into long-wave or far infrared (about 3.0-1000 µm) and short-wave or near infrared (about 0.75-3.0 µm). They are capable of penetrating body tissues to a depth of 10 mm. Sources of infrared rays include heat lamps, hot water bottles, steam radiators and incandescent light bulbs. Infrared rays are used therapeutically to promote muscle relaxation, to speed up the inflammatory process, and to increase circulation to a part of the body. See also heat. |
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