astrometric-binary
astrometric binary
noun Astronomy.
a binary star that can be recognized as such because of its undulating proper motion.
Origin:
1975–80
1975–80
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astrometric binary  (ās'trə-mět'rĭk) Pronunciation Key
See under binary star. |
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