"eclipsing binary" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eclipsing binaries [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=eclipsing binary}} eclipsing binary (plural eclipsing binaries)
  1. (astronomy) Any of a class of extrinsic variable stars where changes in brightness are caused by stars eclipsing each other. Categories (topical): Stars
    Sense id: en-eclipsing_binary-en-noun-xlDWAIbH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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