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Meaning of blueshift | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbluːˌʃɪft

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Blauverschiebung
Español (equiv. to intransitive) correrse al azul correr al azul corrimiento al azul desplazamiento al azul desplazar al azul desplazarse al azul
Suomi sinisiirtymä
Français décalage vers le bleu
Italiano spostamento verso il blu
Nederlands blauwverschuiving
Русский голубо́е смеще́ние

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

blueshifting Blueshirt blueside blueside wrasse bluesie bluesification

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