Infrared Light (Noun)
Meaning
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The night vision goggles use infrared light to detect and visualize heat signatures in the dark.
- Thermal imaging cameras are capable of detecting and measuring the temperature of objects using infrared light.
- The Earth's atmosphere traps infrared light emitted by the planet, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
- Astronomers use infrared light to study distant objects in the universe that are obscured by dust and gas.
- The remote control uses infrared light to send commands to the television.