Meaning of the word blueshift in English
What does blueshift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
blueshift
US /ˈbluː.ʃɪft/
UK /ˈbluː.ʃɪft/
Noun
a displacement of the spectrum of an approaching celestial body toward shorter wavelengths
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The light from the approaching star showed a significant blueshift.
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Astronomers use blueshift to determine if a galaxy is moving toward us.
Verb
to undergo or cause to undergo a blueshift
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The spectrum of the object will blueshift as it accelerates toward the observer.
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High velocities can blueshift the incoming radiation.