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Definition of ALGOL

1. Noun. The second brightest star in Perseus; the first known eclipsing binary.

2. Noun. (from a combination of ALGOrithmic and Language); a programming language used to express computer programs as algorithms.

Definition of ALGOL

1. n. A fixed star, in Medusa's head, in the constellation Perseus, remarkable for its periodic variation in brightness.

Definition of ALGOL

1. Proper noun. (computing) A high-level programming language mostly used for solving mathematical and scientific problems. ¹

2. Proper noun. (star) An eclipse eclipsing binary star in the constellation of Perseus; Beta (?) Persei. It represents the eye of Medusa, whose head is being held by Perseus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of ALGOL

1. A fixed star, in Medusa's head, in the constellation Perseus, remarkable for its periodic variation in brightness. Origin: Ar. Al-ghl destruction, calamity, fr. Ghala to take suddenly, destroy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of ALGOL

alginite alginites alginitic alginolytic algins algiomotor algiomuscular algiovascular alglucerase algodonite

algodystrophy algogenesis algogenic algoid algoid cell algol algolagniac algolagniacs algolagnias algolagnic

algological algologies algologist algologists algology algometer algometers algometric algometrical

Literary usage of ALGOL

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1867)
"If we ascribe these variations of light to a dark opaque body revolving about Algol, and suppose the mass of Algol to be equal to that of our sun, ..."

2. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh by Royal Society of Edinburgh (1904)
"There has recently been discovered at the Royal Observatory, Cape Town, an interesting star of the Algol type of variation, thus making in all ten such ..."

3. Summarized Proceedings ... and a Directory of Members (1867)
"We cannot ascribe these variations of brightness to the flattened form of Algol, or to dark spots upon its surface, for in such a case the duration of ..."

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