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What is another word for IRAS?

Pronunciation: [ˈi͡əɹəz] (IPA)

The acronym IRAS stands for Infrared Astronomical Satellite, which was launched by NASA in 1983 to conduct an infrared survey of the entire sky. Synonyms for IRAS include 'space telescope' and 'infrared observatory'. However, there are also other observatories that use infrared detectors and produce infrared images, such as the Spitzer Space Telescope and the Herschel Space Observatory. These could also be referred to as alternatives or rival infrared telescopes, but are not direct synonyms for IRAS as they have different capabilities and missions. Nonetheless, IRAS remains an important tool for astronomers to study the infrared radiation emitted by celestial objects and advance our understanding of the universe.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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"Did not you say that IRAS, with whom you played when a boy is now becoming troublesome by watching your every step?
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And then-you visit Barine constantly and she so evidently prefers you, that the fact might easily reach the ears of IRAS."
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No matter; IRAS, I suppose, heard that I was favoured by this much-admired woman.
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