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 swap expanded the telescope's vision into near-infrared wavelengths.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Laser Pro uses near-infrared cold laser technology to boost collagen production to address wrinkles, cellulite, redness, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and post-surgical recovery.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
With a price tag of $5,995, the new device received FDA clearance in February of this year, and utilizes the power of three 500mW near-infrared lasers.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The pacemaker responds to near-infrared light—wavelengths that can penetrate deeply into biological tissues.
—Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Laser Pro uses near-infrared cold laser technology to boost collagen production to address wrinkles, cellulite, redness, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and post-surgical recovery.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
With a price tag of $5,995, the new device received FDA clearance in February of this year, and utilizes the power of three 500mW near-infrared lasers.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The pacemaker responds to near-infrared light—wavelengths that can penetrate deeply into biological tissues.
—Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Near-infrared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-infrared. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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