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shortward.

Near, or oriented toward, the shorter wavelengths of a range.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Near, or oriented toward, the shorter wavelengths of a range.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From short + -ward.

adv
  1. Near, or oriented toward, the shorter wavelengths of a range.

    the H₂S band is shifted shortward to 3.89 μm when mixed as a minor component
Where this word comes from

From short + -ward.

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