(physics) A predicted very high energy state of matter, present in the very early universe for perhaps 10⁻³⁶ seconds after the Big Bang, when strong, weak, electromagnetic, and gravitational forces were undistinguished.

(physics) A predicted very high-energy state of matter, present in the very early universe for perhaps 10⁻¹² seconds after the Big Bang, when strong, weak, and electromagnetic forces were undistinguished.

To stop pursuing something about which there is a dispute, disagreement, etc.

(physics) The field of physics dealing with the physical properties of solid or liquid matter.

Alternative form of matter of life and death

plural of matter of life and death

plural of matter of life or death

(astronomy, physics) dark matter comprising elementary particles whose composition is as yet unknown, but is presumed to be unlike normal protons, neutrons and electrons etc.

Synonym of any way one slices it

(idiomatic) To deal with a problem alone instead of waiting on others (often persons who are responsible and have failed to deal with the issue).