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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Red light therapy can help stimulate collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and near-infrared light therapy restores and can rejuvenate skin for a more radiant complexion. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024 The mask works by emitting red and near-infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin to stimulate collagen production and improve texture. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024 There are two primary types: red light therapy utilizes near-infrared light and can help with wrinkles, while blue light therapy uses wavelengths of blue light to help kill acne-causing bacteria. —

Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024 Locating the Lyman break requires imaging with a spectrograph, which can sample the full spectrum of near-infrared light. —

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for near-infrared