Infrared Radiation (Noun)
Meaning
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- All objects emit infrared radiation as a result of their temperature, even if it can't be seen by the human eye.
- Heat lamps and night vision goggles utilize the properties of infrared radiation in various applications.
- Thermal imaging cameras detect temperatures by sensing infrared radiation emitted by objects in their surroundings.
- Infrared radiation is what makes the warmth from the sun feel pleasant on human skin.
- Some snakes possess sensors that can detect the infrared radiation generated by warm-blooded animals, allowing them to track prey.