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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The images were taken on May 3 from approximately 3 million miles (4.8 million kilometers) away using the spacecraft’s multispectral imager, which captures visible light, as well as near-infrared, ultraviolet and thermal wavelengths.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
By seeing in near-infrared, NIRCam was able to capture this incredible view of part of the Whirlpool Galaxy.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Next, Claras uses near-infrared technology to sort materials by fiber type, then removes any hardware by hand.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 May 2026
Each mode delivers a different illumination blend to cater to specific concerns, like blue and red light for acne and red and near-infrared light for anti-aging benefits.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
By seeing in near-infrared, NIRCam was able to capture this incredible view of part of the Whirlpool Galaxy.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Next, Claras uses near-infrared technology to sort materials by fiber type, then removes any hardware by hand.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 May 2026
Each mode delivers a different illumination blend to cater to specific concerns, like blue and red light for acne and red and near-infrared light for anti-aging benefits.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Near-infrared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-infrared. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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