Meaning of the word redshift in English
What does redshift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
redshift
US /ˈred.ʃɪft/
UK /ˈred.ʃɪft/
Noun
a displacement of the spectrum of an astronomical object toward longer (red) wavelengths, typically indicating that the object is moving away from the observer
Example:
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Astronomers use redshift to determine how fast a galaxy is receding from Earth.
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The redshift of light from distant stars is evidence for the expansion of the universe.