Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Infrared

👉 Electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling ‘infrared,’ it’s quite a word, you see. Let's break it down, nice and slow, for clarity! The dictionary tells us, with a helpful plea: “Electromagnetic radiation…that’s the key!” It’s light, but not like what we can see , A hidden spectrum, wild and free. Longer than the colors of the rainbow bright, But shorter than microwaves – it's a curious sight! We’re talking wavelengths, you understand? Between 700 nanometers, across the land… And one millimeter, that’s the upper bound, A range of light we can’t see around. Think about heat lamps, warm and grand, They give off infrared – a radiant strand! Animals use it too, to sense their prey, Detecting warmth in a shadowy way. So remember this: Infrared's a name, For light beyond our visible game! Do you have any questions for me? Let’s discuss and see!

👉 Infrareds, also known as thermal infrared radiation or IR radiation, are a type of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by many types of matter at temperatures above about 200°C. These include most solids, liquids, and gases, as well as some biological organisms. IR radiation is characterized by its frequency range from approximately 5 to 10 micrometers (microns) in wavelength and has a high energy content due to its low temperature. It is often referred to as the

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👉 Infrared photography, a type of digital imaging technology, allows images to be captured at temperatures below 254 nanometers (nanometer = 10-9 meters) or below, allowing for more sensitive image analysis capabilities. This is akin to infrared vision, which uses light waves from the UV range to detect objects within close proximity and focus on them.

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👉 Infrareds: What they're not! They're not cold, not really. They're just a strange heat that only humans can feel.

Example sentence: "I felt like I was on a hot rock when I ran out in the middle of the day and saw those infrared rays coming at me!"