"helium variable" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: helium variables [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} helium variable (plural helium variables)
  1. (astronomy) A star in which the strength of the helium absorption lines vary periodically; at times appearing to be a helium star. Categories (topical): Astronomy, Helium, Stars

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