binary code noun (computing)

A code of numbers that involves only two digits, 0 and 1

binary-coded decimal noun (computing)

A decimal number written in binary code such that each number is represented by a unique sequence of four bits (abbrev BCD)

biˈnary-compatible adjective (computing)

Denoting a file that is identical at the binary level but has a different header

binary digit noun (computing, telecommunications)

1. Either of the two digits 0 and 1
2. The smallest unit of information (usu in short form bit)

binary fission noun (biology)

The division of an organism or cell into two parts

binary form noun (music)

A form of a movement founded on two themes

binary notation noun

A system of numerical notation using the base 2 (instead of 10 as in the decimal system) in which numbers are expressed using only the binary digits

binary number noun

A number expressed in binary notation

binary pulsar noun (astronomy)

A system consisting of a pulsar and a small companion star rotating round each other

binary star noun (astronomy)

A double star revolving about its common centre of gravity

binary system noun

A system using binary notation

binary weapon, munition, etc noun

A bomb or shell loaded with two separate canisters of non-toxic chemicals, the chemicals combining at the time of firing to produce a lethal compound