eclipsing binary

noun

Any of a class of extrinsic variable stars where changes in brightness are caused by stars eclipsing each other.

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Meanings

nouneclipsing binary (plural eclipsing binaries)

plural eclipsing binaries

  1. astronomyAny of a class of extrinsic variable stars where changes in brightness are caused by stars eclipsing each other.
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