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Meaning of Cepheid variable | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A radially pulsating (expanding and contracting) variable star with a regular period and known relationship between period and intrinsic brightness.

Equivalents

Español estrella variable Cefeida
Français céphéide

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cephem Cepheus cephid Cephissia cephotaxime Čepin

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