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eclipsing binary

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e·clips·ing binary  (-klpsng)
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
n
(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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