blueshift

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

Español(equiv. to intransitive) correrse al azul correr al azul corrimiento al azuldesplazamiento al azul desplazar al azul desplazarse al azul

Françaisdécalage vers le bleu

DeutschBlauverschiebung

4 more languages

Suomisinisiirtymä

Italianospostamento verso il blu

Nederlandsblauwverschuiving

Русскийголубо́е 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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