blueshift

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Pronunciation

/ˈbluːˌʃɪft/

Definition of blueshift

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

(countable, uncountable)A decrease in the wavelength of a photon or of light, corresponding to a higher frequency and a shift toward the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A decrease in the wavelength of a photon or of light, corresponding to a higher frequency and a shift toward the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum.

verb

(ergative) (said of light or a photon) To shift toward the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum; to change to a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.

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From blue + shift.

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