Cepheid variable en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin Delta Cephei, the first such star identified. From Cepheus, the name of the constellation in which such stars were first discovered. From being a star with variable brightness.
Meanings
- A radially pulsating (expanding and contracting) variable star with a regular period and known relationship between period and intrinsic brightness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cepheid variables | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
es estrella variable Cefeida (radially pulsating variable star) · fr céphéide (radially pulsating variable star) · ga réalta athraitheach Ceifide (radially pulsating variable star)