Doppler effect
ˈdɑp.lər ɪˈfɛkt
Definition

Definition of Doppler effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

wave frequencyTECH.apparent change in wave frequency due to relative motionTECH.
  • The siren's pitch changed due to the Doppler effect.
  • Astronomers use the Doppler effect to study stars.
  • The Doppler effect explains the change in sound of a passing car.
Doppler shift
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Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.

Terms related to Doppler effect

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changeeffectfrequencylightmotionshiftsoundwave

Terms with Doppler effect included in their meaning

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Doppler radarn.
speed measurement
radar system using the Doppler effect to determine object speeds
DDXabbr.
abr: Doppler Detection Experiment
experiment using Doppler effect to detect movement

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  1. French:effet Doppler, ...
  2. German:Dopplereffekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto Doppler, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto Doppler, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito Doppler, ...
  6. Chinese:多普勒效应, ...
  7. Japanese:ドップラー効果, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِير دُوبْلِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט דוֹפְּלֶר, ...
  10. Russian:эффект Доплера, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ефект Доплера, ...
  12. Hindi:डॉप्लर प्रभाव, ...

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