near-infrared
adjective
near-in·fra·red
ˌnir-ˌin-frə-ˈred 
-(ˌ)frä-
: of or relating to the shorter wavelengths of radiation in the infrared spectrum and especially to those between 0.7 and 2.5 micrometers
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It is hoped that once the technology is developed further it could be used to prevent infections in the weeks after surgery, via periodic applications of near-infrared light.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
As a general rule of thumb, near-infrared light is considered deeply-penetrating and anti-inflammatory, red is associated with collagen and elastin production, while blue is used for breakouts, just to name a few.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Sunlight is composed of near-infrared light (which is invisible and accounts for 50% of sunlight); visible light (which includes red light); and ultraviolet light.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
Like other silicone masks, this one fits snugly to the face for better light penetration and harnesses the power of 132 bulbs capable of emitting both red and near-infrared light therapy to stimulate collagen production, calm redness, and speed up skin rejuvenation.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
As a general rule of thumb, near-infrared light is considered deeply-penetrating and anti-inflammatory, red is associated with collagen and elastin production, while blue is used for breakouts, just to name a few.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Sunlight is composed of near-infrared light (which is invisible and accounts for 50% of sunlight); visible light (which includes red light); and ultraviolet light.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
Like other silicone masks, this one fits snugly to the face for better light penetration and harnesses the power of 132 bulbs capable of emitting both red and near-infrared light therapy to stimulate collagen production, calm redness, and speed up skin rejuvenation.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Near-infrared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-infrared. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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