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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Core

Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. electricity and magnetism
  4. electromagnetic radiation
  5. infrared radiation

Término preferido

infrared radiation

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information 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.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • infrared light
  • infrared rays

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URI

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

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