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superstring

American  
[soo-per-string] / ˈsu pərˌstrɪŋ /

noun

Physics.
  1. an elementary particle treated as a string in any string theory of supersymmetry.


superstring British  
/ ˈsuːpəˌstrɪŋ /

noun

  1. physics a type of one-dimensional entity postulated in certain theories of elementary particles that involve supersymmetry

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of superstring

super- + string

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“Stanley was one of the most influential researchers on questions related to gravity over his extremely long and distinguished career,” said Dr. Witten, who has been at the forefront of devising superstring theories.

From New York Times May 8, 2023

He urged me to ignore "crazy criticisms of superstring theory."

From Scientific American May 26, 2019

He has written more than 200 scientific publications and is known for his work in supersymmetry, supergravity and superstring theory.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 11, 2015

Dr Weinberg, like many of his colleagues, fancies an approach called superstring theory.

From Economist Nov. 25, 2015

Both theories lack observational evidence: no one has ever seen a giant tortoise with the earth on its back, but then, no one has seen a superstring either.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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