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redshift

The correct spelling is redshift.

How to pronounce redshift

/ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/

Say it like: Red-shi-ft

The correct spelling is redshift. A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is longer than when it was emitted at the source.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is longer than when it was emitted at the source.
  2. 2.(US politics) The statistical bias towards Republican (or Blue Dog) candidates of US federal elections whose reported results vary considerably from those indicated by voter exit polls.

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