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Contact binary

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binarismnounBelief in, or a mode of thought predicated on, a binary; belief that something (for example, gender) is a binary.
alignmentnounAn arrangement of items in a line.
binaritynounThe representation of something as a pair (or set) of binary oppositions.
conjunctionnoun(grammar) A word used to join other words, phrases, or clauses together into sentences. (The specific conjunction used shows how the two joined parts are related semantically.)
synastrynoun(astrology) concurrence of the position or influence of stars
kissnounA touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.
coorbitnoun(mathematics, physics) The dual of an orbit
bicollateralitynounThe property of being bicollateral.
sister planetnoun(astronomy) a planet that shares similar physical characteristics, such as size, density and mass, with another planet
appulsenoun(astronomy) A close approach of two heavenly bodies; a conjunction or occultation.
synodnoun(Christianity) An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.
couplingnounThe act of joining together to form a couple.
coplanaritynoun(geometry, of at least two things, usually lines) The state or characteristic of being within the same plane.
bicriterionnoun(mathematics) Either of a pair of related criteria
quasi-satellitenoun(astronomy) An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite.
doubletnounA pair of two similar or equal things; couple.
dyadismnounThe tendency to categorize things into dyads or pairs; binary classification.
constellationnoun(modern astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
double quasarnoun(astronomy) Two quasars that appear to be paired when seen in an image, either because they orbit one another (binary quasars) or happen to be in the same line of sight even though they are separated by a great distance.
cross-batterynoun(psychology) The use of information from multiple batteries of tests in order to guide diagnostic decisions and to gain a fuller picture of an individual.

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