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Infrared Rays

Pertaining to or designating those rays which lie just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum, such as are emitted by a hot non incandescent body. They are invisible and nonactinic and are detected y their thermal effect. Their wave lengths are longer than those of visible light and shorter than those of radio waves. Can be applied in the foundry for drying or core baking operations and for heating dies. Infrared radiant heat are synonymous.