dark matternoun [ U ]
uk/ˈdɑːk ˌmæt.ər//ˈdɑːrk ˌmæt̬.ɚ/specialized physics (according to some theories of the universe) a substance existing in space that does not give off any light:
Our research is focused on dark matter and in particular what we can learn about it using astrophysics.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Physics: particular theories & concepts
- chaos theory
- cryogenics
- Doppler effect
- dynamics
- element
- kinetics
- locomotive
- momentum
- Planck's constant
- quantum
- refraction
- relativity
- space-time
- spring constant
- string theory
- time warp
- wormhole