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υπέρυθρος — meaning in English

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English meaning

infrared noun Light energy just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum, felt as heat but invisible to the eye.
reddish adj Somewhat red in color; tinged with red.

Senses

υπέρυθρος is used for these senses in English:

infrared Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.
infrared (uncountable) The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm.
reddish Somewhat red.
rufous of a reddish colour

infrared — full definition

noun Light energy just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum, felt as heat but invisible to the eye.
adj Relating to or using this kind of radiation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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