"contact binary" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: contact binaries [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} contact binary (plural contact binaries)
  1. (astronomy) A binary star whose component stars are in physical contact (share an upper atmosphere). Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-contact_binary-en-noun-q5L94QIC Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
  2. (astronomy) A bilobated small Solar System body formed from two bodies that gravitated together and fused into one. Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-contact_binary-en-noun-dplsYz2x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 65 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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