superstring

/ˈsupərˌstrɪŋ/
noun
  1. In physics, a tiny, one-dimensional vibrating object that is a basic building block of matter and energy in string theory.
    • The scientist gave a lecture on how superstrings could unify gravity with other forces.
    • Many physicists believe superstrings exist in ten dimensions.
    • Superstring theory suggests that particles are actually vibrations of tiny superstrings.
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