superstring

noun

su·​per·​string ˈsü-pər-ˌstriŋ How to pronounce superstring (audio)
: a hypothetical string obeying the rules of supersymmetry whose vibrations manifest themselves as particles existing in ten dimensions of which only four are evident

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Supergravity is also a key aspect of superstring theories, which attempt to provide a complete explanation of how the universe works, overcoming shortfalls of quantum gravity theories. Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 10 May 2023 Liu riffs on all these questions, plucking at them like superstrings laced through the collection. Sarah Fallon, Wired, 25 Feb. 2020

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First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superstring was in 1975

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“Superstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstring. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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