string theory

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Definition of string theory in English English dictionary

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

String theory denies the existence of a hypothetical eleventh dimension.

Hyphenation

string the·o·ry

Turkish pronunciation

strîng thiıri

Pronunciation

/ˈstrəɴɢ ˈᴛʜēərē/ /ˈstrɪŋ ˈθiːɜriː/

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