string theory

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Synonyms: ring theory, hering theory

Antonyms: ring theory, hering theory

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A candidate [[unified theory]] of all physical forces and particles; a [[theory]] which suggests that [[subatomic]] [[particle]]s are [[one-dimensional]] [[string]]s rather than [[zero-dimensional]] points. It also suggests that [[space-time]] can have up to nine [[dimension]]s, plus the [[dimension]] of [[time]].

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