Hubble law

/ˌhʌbəl lɔ/
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Definitions of Hubble law
  1. noun
    (astronomy) the generalization that the speed of recession of distant galaxies (the red shift) is proportional to their distance from the observer
    synonyms: Hubble's law
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    type of:
    law, law of nature
    a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
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