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Invisible light that can be sensed or used for imaging and medical treatments.
Examples
Night-vision goggles detect IR radiation to see in the dark.
The conference on IR addressed climate-change cooperation.
Using IR, doctors placed a stent to open the blocked artery.
The TV remote works by sending IR signals to the television.
Students of IR study how countries negotiate trade agreements.
Similar words
minimally invasive radiology
radiologic intervention
IR procedure
thermal radiation
international politics
interventional imaging
heat radiation
IR light
global diplomacy
interstate relations
Meanings
Examples
The TV remote works by sending IR signals to the television.
Night-vision goggles detect IR radiation to see in the dark.
Astronomers use IR telescopes to study cool stars.
The security camera records IR images when the lights are off.
Heat lamps emit IR to warm the surrounding area.
Similar words
thermal radiation
heat radiation
far infrared
IR radiation
infrared light
IR light
IR spectrum
thermal imaging
Examples
The patient underwent IR to stop the bleeding in his liver.
Using IR, doctors placed a stent to open the blocked artery.
The hospital's IR suite is equipped with advanced imaging equipment.
She chose IR because it required only a small incision.
Radiologists performed IR to treat the tumor without open surgery.
Similar words
minimally invasive radiology
image-guided therapy
IR procedure
catheter-based treatment
vascular intervention
radiologic intervention
percutaneous radiology
interventional imaging
Examples
Students of IR study how countries negotiate trade agreements.
The conference on IR addressed climate-change cooperation.
He wrote a paper on IR theory and power dynamics.
Diplomats rely on IR to manage conflicts between nations.
The textbook on IR covers both historical and modern perspectives.
Similar words
global affairs
world politics
foreign relations
diplomacy
international politics
global diplomacy
interstate relations
foreign policy
Etymology
From Latin infra “below” + red, literally “below red.”
FAQ
What does IR mean in technology?
Infrared is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light and shorter than microwaves.
What does IR refer to in medicine?
Interventional radiology is a minimally invasive, image-guided medical specialty that treats conditions using catheters and other instruments.
What does IR denote in social sciences?
International relations is the academic study of political, economic, and social interactions between nations.
How is IR used in imaging?
It refers to infrared radiation, which can be sensed to create thermal images.
What is the difference between IR as infrared and IR as interventional radiology?
Infrared is electromagnetic radiation, while interventional radiology is a medical procedure that uses imaging to guide catheters.
Can IR be used for medical treatments?
Yes, infrared light can be applied in therapies, and interventional radiology uses IR imaging to guide treatments.
What are common synonyms for IR in the context of infrared?
Thermal radiation, heat radiation, far infrared, IR radiation, infrared light, IR light, IR spectrum, thermal imaging.
What are common synonyms for IR in the context of interventional radiology?
Minimally invasive radiology, image-guided therapy, IR procedure, catheter-based treatment, vascular intervention, radiologic intervention, percutaneous radiology, interventional imaging.
What are common synonyms for IR in the context of international relations?
Global affairs, world politics, foreign relations, diplomacy, international politics, global diplomacy, interstate relations, foreign policy.
What is the origin of the abbreviation IR?
It comes from Latin infra “below” + red, literally “below red.”
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