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Descriptor
English
:
Infrared Rays
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Rayos Infrarrojos
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Raios Infravermelhos
Synonyms
English
:
Heat Waves
Tree Number:
G01.358.500.505.650.552
G01.590.540.552
G01.750.250.650.552
G01.750.770.578.552
G16.500.275.063.725.525.400
G16.500.750.775.525.400
N06.230.300.100.725.525.400
SP4.011.087.698.384.075.176.052
Definition
English
:
That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum usually sensed as heat. Infrared wavelengths are longer than those of visible
light
, extending into the microwave frequencies. They are used therapeutically as heat, and also to warm
food
in
restaurants.
Indexing Annotation
English
:
non-ionizing;
radiation
policy
: Manual 28.11+; black
light
goes here or under
ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
depending on text but unspecified index under
ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
AE
adverse effects
CL
classification
DU
diagnostic use
HI
history
TU
therapeutic use
Record Number:
7436
Unique Identifier:
D007259
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