eclipsing variable
noun Astronomy.
a variable star whose changes in brightness are caused by periodic eclipses of two stars in a binary system.
Also called
eclipsing binary.
Words nearby eclipsing variable
eclecticism,
eclipse,
eclipse period,
eclipse plumage,
eclipsing binary,
eclipsing variable,
eclipsing variable star,
eclipsis,
ecliptic,
ecliptic coordinate system,
ecliptic latitude
British Dictionary definitions for eclipsing binary
eclipsing binary
eclipsing variable
noun
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
Scientific definitions for eclipsing binary
eclipsing binary
[ ĭ-klĭp′sĭng ]
See under binary star.