infrared light

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

light in the part of the spectrum that is not visible, used for example in night-vision equipment

infraredADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

light

Examples (10)

  • Night-vision goggles use infrared light to see in the dark.
  • The remote control operates by emitting infrared light.
  • Scientists study the properties of infrared light.
  • Many security cameras utilize infrared light for surveillance.
  • The warmth you feel from the sun includes infrared light.
  • Infrared light can penetrate fog and smoke better than visible light.
  • Astronomers use telescopes sensitive to infrared light to observe distant galaxies.
  • Some medical devices employ infrared light for therapy.
  • Plants absorb infrared light as part of the solar spectrum.
  • The sensor detects movement by changes in infrared light patterns.