redshift
red·shift
redshift · redshifts · redshifted · redshifting
To shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum while in transit(ergative) (said of light or a photon) To shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum while in transit; to change to a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.
/ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/
Meaning
1 senses(ergative) (said of light or a photon) To shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum while in transit; to change to a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From red + shift.From red + shift.
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Forms
redshifts, redshifting, redshifted, redshifted| Base form | redshift · to redshift |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | redshifts |
| Present participle | redshifting |
| Past simple | redshifted |
| Past participle | redshifted |
regular · Lesson
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedredshifted
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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