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infrared ray

/ˌˈɪnfrəˌrɛd reɪ/

Other forms: infrared rays

Definitions of infrared ray
  1. noun
    a ray of infrared radiation; produces a thermal effect (as from an infrared lamp)
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    type of:
    heat ray
    a ray that produces a thermal effect
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