cepheid variable

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Synonyms: cepheid variables

Antonyms: cepheid variables

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|star}} A [[radially]] [[pulsating]] (expanding and contracting) variable [[star]] with a [[regular]] [[period]] and known relationship between period and [[intrinsic brightness]].

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