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infrared adjective
/ˌɪn.frəˈred/ adj Definition
a type of light that feels warm but cannot be seen
Their pilots are guided by an infrared optical system that shows images clearly even at night.
(Definition of infrared adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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