kinetic theory of matter

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noun Physics.

a theory that matter is composed of small particles, all in random motion.

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To borrow an old right-wing talking point, these people are angry no matter what we do.
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I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!
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In the year of misery, of agony and suffering in general he had endured, he had settled upon one theory.
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I hate to be long at my toilette at any time; but to delay much in such a matter while travelling is folly.
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“And the matter of the will was all disposed of by the probate judge today, I hear,” said the judge, his hand on the door.
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