Cepheid Definition

sēfē-ĭd, sĕfē-
noun
Any of a class of intrinsically variable stars with exceptionally regular periods of light pulsation.
American Heritage
(astronomy) A cepheid variable.
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adjective
(astronomy) Relating to cepheid variables.
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Other Word Forms of Cepheid

Noun

Singular:
Cepheid
Plural:
cepheids

Origin of Cepheid

  • From Cepheus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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