REDSHIFT
(noun)Definitions
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Redshift.
How to pronounce redshift:
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Redshift - as a noun
(astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
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red shiftExample Sentences
"The redshift of distant galaxies indicates that the universe is expanding."
"Scientists use redshift as a key tool to measure the speed at which galaxies move away from us."
"The Doppler effect causes a redshift in the light emitted by an object moving away from an observer."
"Astronomers study the redshift of celestial objects to understand their distance and velocity."
"The observed redshift values suggest that the entire universe is continuously expanding."
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Is REDSHIFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, redshift is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REDSHIFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
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Yes, redshift is valid for Words With Friends
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