e·clips·ing binary ( -klp sng)n. A binary star whose components pass in front of each other, thereby causing a regular eclipse of one of the stars. |
eclipsing binary, variable
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(Astronomy) a binary star whose orbital plane lies in or near the line of sight so that one component is regularly eclipsed by its companion See also variable star
| eclipsing binary (-klpsng) See under binary star. |
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