eclipsing binary

eclipsing variable

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Definitions of eclipsing binary words

noun eclipsing binary a variable star whose changes in brightness are caused by periodic eclipses of two stars in a binary system. 1
noun eclipsing binary a binary star whose orbital plane lies in or near the line of sight so that one component is regularly eclipsed by its companion 0
noun eclipsing binary (astronomy) A class of extrinsic variable stars where changes in brightness are caused by stars eclipsing each other. 0

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; eclipse + -ing2

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