near-infrared radiation

American  

[neer-in-fruh-red rey-dee-ey-shuhn] / ˈnɪərˌɪn frəˈrɛd reɪ diˌeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the shorter wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared region of the spectrum, extending from about 0.75 to 2.5 micrometers, usually radiation reflected from plant materials.

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Etymology

Origin of near-infrared radiation

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Four hours later, they applied near-infrared radiation to the mice to activate the photo-oxidants to attack the cancer cells.

From Science Daily

“Water vapor is a good absorber of the near-infrared radiation, behaves as a greenhouse gas, and warms the planet,” Kopparapu says.

From National Geographic

Longer-wavelength near-infrared radiation can penetrate up to three centimetres — a much better depth for uses such as releasing drugs.

From Nature

It could also find use in advanced biomedical imaging "because near-infrared radiation penetrates through tissue better than other wavelengths," Salguero said.

From Scientific American