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steady state theory

DEFINITIONS OF: steady state theory

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n (cosmology) the theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each other

“the steady state theory has been abandoned in favor of the big bang theory”
Synonyms:
continuous creation theory
Type of:
scientific theory
a theory that explains scientific observations
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