infrared
Prononciation : [ˌɪnfrəˈrɛd]
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Contexte : « science »
(adjective) a type of light that we cannot see, but it is part of the rainbow. It is usually associated with heat. When you feel warmth from sunlight, that warmth is often caused by infrared light.
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The infrared sensors helped the night vision goggles to work better in the dark.
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The infrared light does not help us see colors like blue and green; it is invisible.
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How does infrared light help us see in the dark?
Contexte : « technology »
(noun) a type of light that is used in many gadgets and tools, like cameras and remote controls. When you use a remote to change the channel on your TV, it often uses infrared signals to send the commands.
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The infrared from the remote control reached the TV without any issues.
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The infrared signal didn't work because the remote's batteries were dead.
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What does the infrared in the remote control do?
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