Hubble flow

noun

The motion of galaxies due to the expansion of the universe

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Meanings

nounHubble flow (uncountable)
  1. uncountableastronomyThe motion of galaxies due to the expansion of the universe

Origin

From Hubble (“Edwin Hubble”) + flow. From the flowing/movement of galaxies in the Universe under the influence of Hubble expansion.

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APA

Hubble flow. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hubble%20flow

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