blueshift

UK /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/ US /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/
noun 1verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

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

1

(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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