IRAS

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Initialism of Infrared Astronomical Satellite (the first space telescope to perform a survey of the entire night sky at infrared wavelengths.)

Less commonScrabble 4

Meanings

IRAS1

proper noun
  1. abbreviationinitialismUS space programastronomyInitialism of Infrared Astronomical Satellite (the first space telescope to perform a survey of the entire night sky at infrared wavelengths.)
  2. SingaporeabbreviationAbbreviation of Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.

IRAs2

noun
  1. pluralplural of IRA

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APA

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Chicago

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