infrared beam

collocation in English

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infrared
adjective
uk
/ˌɪn.frəˈred/us
/ˌɪn.frəˈred/
Infrared light is a type of light that feels warm but cannot ...
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beam
noun[C]
uk
/biːm/us
/biːm/
a line of light that shines from a ...
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(Definition ofinfraredandbeamfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Energy is transmitted to the climber using a high-powerinfraredbeam.
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The sensor chip determines whereinfraredbeamwas broken.
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This worked by using a low powerinfraredbeam(not a laser) from a distance to detect the sound vibrations in the glass windows.
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However, if an object blocked theinfraredbeam, communications would be cut off.
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This breaks theinfraredbeamand reflects light back to the projector.
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At the point of focus, with a good focusing tool, theinfraredbeamis strong enough to set paper on fire.
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On both sides of the opening, photoelectric cells emitted infrared beams directed towards the top of the platform.
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One of the first products used theinfraredbeamto create a communications link between a small transmitter and a base unit which was connected to the telephone network.
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A precursor to the modern laser microphone, it worked by using a low powerinfraredbeamfrom a distance to detect the sound vibrations in the glass windows.
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The infrared beams are picked up by the camera and an image is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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The device consists of a pair of sensors embedded in the curb that use a series of infrared beams to monitor vehicles at wheel height.
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Passive autofocus (not needing lasers or infrared beams) systems can not always adjust quickly enough to sudden changes.
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On approaching the imbokodo, you will trigger infrared beams, which activates history's whispered voices, echoed in all 11 official languages, the rally cry, repeated softly.
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In the modern open field apparatus, infrared beams or video cameras with associated software can be used to automate the assessment process.
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Infrared beams can also be used to trigger the camera.
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