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1. | [ adjective ] consisting of two (units or components or elements or terms) or based on two | |
Examples: | "a binary star is a system in which two stars revolve around each other" "a binary compound" "the binary number system has two as its base" |
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Related terms: | multiple | |
2. | [ adjective ] of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base | |
Examples: | "a binary digit" |
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Related terms: | binary_numeration_system | |
3. | [ noun ] (astronomy) a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation | |
Synonyms: | double_star binary_star | |
Related terms: | star Antares Aldebaran Epsilon_Aurigae Rigel Algol Procyon Vega Alpha_Centauri altair Sirius | |