near-infrared

adjective

near-in·fra·red ˌnir-ˌin-frə-ˈred

-(ˌ)frä-

: of or relating to the shorter wavelengths of radiation in the infrared spectrum and especially to those between 0.7 and 2.5 micrometers

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of near-infrared was in 1950

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“Near-infrared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-infrared. Accessed 1 Dec. 2022.

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