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Definition of String theory
1. Noun. (particle physics) a theory that postulates that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings.
Generic synonyms: Framework, Model, Theoretical Account
Group relationships: M-theory
Category relationships: High Energy Physics, High-energy Physics, Particle Physics
Group relationships: M-theory
Category relationships: High Energy Physics, High-energy Physics, Particle Physics
Definition of String theory
1. Noun. (physics) A candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles; a theory which suggests that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings rather than zero-dimensional points. It also suggests that space-time can have up to nine dimensions, plus the dimension of time. ¹
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