das Infrarot
Translation
infrared
Examples
Die Fernbedienung sendet ein Infrarotsignal.
The remote control sends an infrared signal.
Infrarot wird zur Wärmeübertragung genutzt.
Infrared is used for heat transfer.
Grammar Patterns
((with)) to measure/see (with) infrared This camera can see with infrared.
Similar Words
Wärmestrahlung (heat radiation)
Etymology
From Latin 'infra' (below) and German 'Rot' (red). It signifies the light 'below red' in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Memory Tips
Think of 'infra-' as in 'infrastructure' (the structure below). This is the light 'below' red, which we perceive as heat.