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Preferred term

Blueshifted  

Definition

  • The apparent shift of the wavelength towards the shorter wavelength region of the radiation spectrum of an approaching object due to the Doppler effect. (en)

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Entry terms

  • Blue shift (en)
  • Blueshift (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/169

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