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redshift.

An increase in the wavelength of a photon or of light while in transit, corresponding to a lower frequency and a shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/
  1. An increase in the wavelength of a photon or of light while in transit, corresponding to a lower frequency and a shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Where this word comes from

From red + shift.

verb/ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/
  1. (ergative) (said of light or a photon) To shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum while in transit; to change to a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.

Where this word comes from

From red + shift.

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