binary star

bi·na·ry star

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-nuh-ree, -ner-ee stahr]
- /ˈbaɪ nə ri, -nɛr i stɑr/
- /ˈbaɪ.nər.i stɑː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-nuh-ree, -ner-ee stahr]
- /ˈbaɪ nə ri, -nɛr i stɑr/

Definitions of binary star words

noun binary star a double star system comprising two stars orbiting around their common centre of mass. A visual binary can be seen through a telescope. A spectroscopic binary can only be observed by the spectroscopic Doppler shift as each star moves towards or away from the earth 3
noun binary star two stars revolving around a common center of gravity; double star 3
noun binary star a system of two stars that revolve about their common center of mass. 1
noun binary star (astronomy) A stellar system in which two stars orbit around their center of mass; double star. 0

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Origin of binary star

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Binary star

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binary star popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for binary star

noun binary star

binary system — a system involving only two elements, as 0 and 1 or yes and no.

Just one Synonym for binary star