cepheid


Definition: Meaning of, cepheid in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsiːfɪɪd;ˈsɛːfɪɪd /

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cepheid cepheids
  1. expanding and contracting astronomy a radially pulsating variable star with a regular period, having a known relationship between period and intrinsic luminosity; measurements of the period and observed brightness allow the distance to be inferred
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cepheid used in phrases

  • cepheid variable (noun)
    1. expanding and contracting astronomy a radially pulsating variable star with a regular period, having a known relationship between period and intrinsic luminosity; measurements of the period and observed brightness allow the distance to be inferred
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