blueshift 
blueshift
Definition
blue·shift (blo̵̅o̅′s̸hift′)
noun
Astron. the shift of spectral lines toward the shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies at the blue end of the spectrum of a luminous celestial body, indicating that the light source is moving rapidly toward the observer
also blue shift
Browse dictionary entries near blueshift
- ‹ blues
- ‹ blueprint
- ‹ bluepoint
- ‹ bluenose
- ‹ blueline print
- ‹ blueline
- ‹ bluejeans
- ‹ bluejay
- ‹ bluejacket
- ‹ Bluejackers
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