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Doppler

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Verb — (informal) To pass by while emitting a sound whose pitch changes due to the Doppler effect.

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Doppler effect Doppler radar

Etymology

From the surname of Austrian physicist Christian Doppler, who first described the effect in 1842.

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What does “Doppler” mean?

The word “Doppler” means (informal) To pass by while emitting a sound whose pitch changes due to the Doppler effect. In plain terms, named after the physicist Doppler; used informally as a verb for the pitch-shift effect of a passing sound.

How do you use “Doppler” in a sentence?

Here is “Doppler” used in a sentence: “The ambulance dopplered past, its siren dropping in pitch.”

What part of speech is “Doppler”?

“Doppler” is a verb.

Where does the word “Doppler” come from?

The word “Doppler” dates back to around 1842. From the surname of Austrian physicist Christian Doppler, who first described the effect in 1842.

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