infravisible en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From infra- + visible.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Partially or nearly visible.
[…] the opening up of new spaces is only possible in infravisible limbo or outer space: biopiracy, nanopiracy, and space piracy are arising or will arise.
2013, Rudolphe Durand, The Pirate Organization: Lessons from the Fringes of Capitalism:The infravisible stage is succeeded by other transition forms before the typical spirochetes develop.
1935, American Journal of Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Venereal Diseases:These changes with the new formation of □vessels that accompany them seem to favor the development of the infravisible virus into the form of spirochetes.
1936, Venereal disease information, page 215:
- (not-comparable) At the infrared end of the spectrum, lower in frequency than light visible to humans.
- (not-comparable) Visible by means of infravision.