blueshift

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Synonyms: blue shift, blueshirt, blueschist, blue shirt, blameshift

Antonyms: blue shift, blueshirt, blueschist, blue shirt, blameshift

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics|:|astronomy|relativity}} A decrease in the [[wavelength]] of a [[photon]] or of [[light#Noun|light]] while in transit, corresponding to a higher [[frequency]] and a shift toward the [[blue#Adjective|blue]] end of the [[electromagnetic spectrum]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|physics|:|astronomy|relativity}} {{lb|en|ergative}} (said of [[light#Noun|light]] or a [[photon]]) To shift toward the [[blue#Adjective|blue]] end of the [[electromagnetic spectrum]] while in transit; to change to a shorter [[wavelength]] and a higher [[frequency]].

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