1. Plural of infrared; electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves, used in thermal imaging, heating, and remote sensing.
Usage: Often used in technical or scientific contexts; Can refer to infrared light, radiation, or devices that detect/emit infrared

Examples

• The security camera uses infrareds to see in complete darkness.
• Infrareds are invisible to the human eye but can be detected by special sensors.
• The thermal imaging system detects infrareds emitted by warm objects.
• Scientists study infrareds to understand heat patterns in the atmosphere.
• Night vision goggles amplify infrareds to create visible images.