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Redshift

//ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An increase in the wavelength of a photon or of light, corresponding to a lower frequency and a shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    (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 wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    (ergative) (said of light or a photon) To shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum; to change to a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From red + shift.

Etymology 2

From red + shift.

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