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

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thermal radiation

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Definition

  • Information The electromagnetic radiation emitted by any substance as the result of the thermal excitation of its molecules. Thermal radiation ranges in wavelength from the longest infrared radiation to the shortest ultraviolet radiation.

    Source: NASA Thesaurus

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/196154

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