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
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Efforts like near-infrared spectroscopy, artificial intelligence and robotics can boost speed, throughput and precision—enabling sorters to move faster and better.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
But human heads are so good at blocking even those wavelengths that the Glasgow research group found that only a billionth of a billionth of all near-infrared photons make it through an entire adult human head from one side to the other.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Aug. 2025
The ultra-portable Red Light Face Wand uses near-infrared and red light LEDs to stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines and improve tone and texture.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The study specifically examined the female mummy found in tomb 5, and a combination of floodlights, digital cameras and near-infrared imaging showed her detailed tattoos for the very first time.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
But human heads are so good at blocking even those wavelengths that the Glasgow research group found that only a billionth of a billionth of all near-infrared photons make it through an entire adult human head from one side to the other.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Aug. 2025
The ultra-portable Red Light Face Wand uses near-infrared and red light LEDs to stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines and improve tone and texture.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The study specifically examined the female mummy found in tomb 5, and a combination of floodlights, digital cameras and near-infrared imaging showed her detailed tattoos for the very first time.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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“Near-infrared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-infrared. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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