thermal radiation

Meaning

The electromagnetic radiation emitted from a body as a consequence of its temperature; increasing the temperature of the body increases the amount of radiation produced, and shifts it to shorter wavelengths (higher frequencies) in a manner explained only by quantum mechanics.

Synonyms

heat radiation

radiation of heat

temperature radiation

emission of heat

infra-red radiation

bolometric radiation

heat emission

calorific radiation

Translations

radiazione termica

rayonnement thermique

إشفاع حراري

radiation thermique

radiação térmica

thermische Strahlung

radiación de calor

radiação de calor

الإشعاع الحراري

rayonnement de chaleur

radiazione del calore

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