NALT

Preferred term

infrared radiation

Topic

That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum usually sensed as heat. Infrared wavelengths are longer than those of visible light, extending into the microwave frequencies. They are used therapeutically as heat, and also to warm food in restaurants.

electromagnetic radiation

infrared light
infrared rays

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

19413

Spanish

radiación infrarroja

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/36200

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 4/14/20