strange matter
"Strange matter" is a theoretical form of matter that includes strange quarks and is hypothesized to exist under extreme conditions, such as inside neutron stars.
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Definition
C2Physics
(technical, academic)A theoretical form of matter composed of strange quarks along with up and down quarks.
Example
- Scientists are researching whether strange matter could exist in the core of neutron stars.
C2Astrophysics
(technical, academic)A hypothesized type of matter thought to be present in certain neutron stars, made up of quarks rather than protons and neutrons.
Example
- Some neutron stars may contain strange matter, affecting their mass and stability.
C2Cosmology
(technical, academic)A form of matter believed to have existed in the early universe, composed of quarks and gluons.
Example
- The early universe might have contained strange matter before transitioning to the matter we observe today.
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