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redshift

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…

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8
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Contains
ED
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft

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noun

  1. (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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