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The infrared (IR) radiation has a longer wavelength (and a lower frequency) than ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The former is below the visible spectrum, and the latter is above that visible (sometimes called optical) spectrum.

However, IR radiation does not have the longest wavelength in the Electromagnetic Spectrum. That would be the Radio Waves.

Additionally,:

The prefix Infra- suggests "standing under, sub-, inferior to" (IR: Standing under Red light waves)

The prefix Ultra- suggests "standing beyond" Violet light waves

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