eclipsing variable
noun
,
Astronomy
1.
a variable star whose changes in brightness are caused by periodic
eclipses
of two stars in a binary system.
Also called
eclipsing binary
.
Origin
1920-25;
eclipse
+
-ing
2
British Dictionary definitions for
eclipsing binary
eclipsing binary
noun
1.
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
in Science
eclipsing binary
(ĭ-klĭp'sĭng)
See under
binary star
.