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Doppler shift

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Sci-Tech Dictionary: Doppler shift
 
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(′däp·lər ′shift)

(physics) The amount of the change in the observed frequency of a wave due to Doppler effect, usually expressed in hertz. Also known as Doppler frequency.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: change in the apparent frequency of a wave as observer and source move toward or away from each other
  Synonym: Doppler effect

 
 

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