infrared

adjective

/ˌɪn.frəˈred/

Definition

› describes 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.Light

(Definition of infrared adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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beam noun (LINE)
brilliance noun (SHINE)
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