*Reptiles that can detect infrared radiation Crossword Clue

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INFRARED (noun)
1. electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
2. the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range
INFRARED (adjective)
1. having or employing wavelengths longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end
RADIATION (noun)
1. the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
2. syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours

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5. Publicly criticize

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20. Despise

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23. *Bombing, e.g.

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28. Some aces

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45. Russo of “Nightcrawler”

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47. Lack

49. Mysterious glow

50. Gore and more

51. Comedian Maron

52. *Stretched-thin staff

54. Middle strings

56. Ready for customers

58. Strong cotton variety

59. Tax ID

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63. Bombay and Beefeater

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120. Not merely survive

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4. Cheat on

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16. Pulitzer-winning Willa Cather novel

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