1 near-infrared | Definition of near-infrared
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

near-infrared

adjective
near-in·​fra·​red | \ ËŒnir-ËŒin-frÉ™-ˈred How to pronounce near-infrared (audio) , -(ËŒ)frä-\

Definition of near-infrared

: of or relating to the shorter wavelengths of radiation in the infrared spectrum and especially to those between 0.7 and 2.5 micrometers

First Known Use of near-infrared

1950, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on near-infrared

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with near-infrared

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!