strange matter
A proposed form of matter that includes strange quarks in addition to the usual up and…A proposed form of matter that includes strange quarks in addition to the usual up and down quarks of nuclear matter. Equivalently, a proposed very stable form of matter that protons and neutrons might decay into; matter composed of strangelets.
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Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A proposed form of matter that includes strange quarks in addition to the usual up and down quarks of nuclear matter. Equivalently, a proposed very stable form of matter that protons and neutrons might decay into; matter composed of strangelets.
(uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see strange, matter.
Examples
1 sentencesIt's a strange matter.
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