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Red Shift.
Red Shift - 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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redshift15Example Sentences
"The observed red shift indicates that the star is moving away from us."
"Scientists use red shift to study the expansion of the universe."
"The red shift in the spectrum suggests the presence of a distant galaxy."
"Astronomers rely on red shift measurements to estimate the age of celestial objects."
"The red shift of light is a key piece of evidence for the Big Bang theory."
