string theory
nounDefinition of string theory
: a theory in physics: all elementary particles are manifestations of the vibrations of one-dimensional strings
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That is where the work of Dr. Gubser and others has come in, with its focus on string theory. — Dylan Loeb Mcclain, New York Times, "Steven Gubser, a Bright Star in the Physics Universe, Dies at 47," 6 Sep. 2019 Gubser became known as an accomplished scholar of string theory and black holes, winning numerous awards for his studies, including the Guggenheim Fellowship, the university said. — Fox News, "Princeton physics professor, 47, dies after falling 300 feet in rock-climbing accident in France," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'string theory.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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