infrared emission

[ɪnfrəˈrɛd ɪˈmɪʃən]
nounpl: infrared emissions
emissão infravermelha
1. The release or discharge of infrared radiation from a substance or object, typically occurring when the object is heated
The thermal camera detects infrared emission from living organisms.
A câmera térmica detecta emissão infravermelha de organismos vivos.
2. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, emitted by warm or hot objects
Infrared emission is commonly used in non-destructive testing and medical diagnostics.
A emissão infravermelha é comumente utilizada em testes não destrutivos e diagnósticos médicos.
3. The process by which objects release heat energy in the form of infrared radiation
The Earth's surface emits infrared radiation through infrared emission.
A superfície terrestre emite radiação infravermelha através da emissão infravermelha.
The term 'infrared emission' is primarily used in scientific, technical, and medical fields in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It gained particular importance in the USA and Brazil during the 21st century with advances in thermal imaging technology and non-contact temperature measurement devices, especially in medical applications and industrial monitoring. The term is standardized across academic contexts in both regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thermal radiationinfrared radiationheat emissionthermal emission
Antonyms / Antônimos
infrared absorptioninfrared reflection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emissão infravermelha
Standard term used in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
emissão infravermelha
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in scientific literature
Technical/Academic
radiação térmica infravermelha
More formal or descriptive variation

Related Words

blackbody radiationthermal imagingemissivitywavelengththermographyStefan-Boltzmann law

Related Idioms & Phrases

detect infrared emission
measure infrared emission
thermal signature
heat signature
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