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dark matter

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EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 27.10.2025

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universumi koostisest viiendikku moodustav vaatlustele kättesaamatu aine, mille olemasolust on üksnes kaudseid tõendeid

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ID 576060 Last modified 27.10.2025
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Domain astronomyastrophysics
  • universumis leiduv nähtamatu aine, mis ei kiirga elektromagnetlaineid
  • hypothetical type of matter distinct from baryonic matter (ordinary matter such as protons and neutrons), neutrinos and dark energy
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    • See also: hot dark matter [ IATE:1052524 ] cold dark matter [ IATE:1036207 ] weakly interacting massive particle [ IATE:184529 ]
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tumeaine
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  • Kanada astrofüüsik Rajendra Gupta on esitanud julge ja teadusmaailmas palju kõneainet tekitanud teooria, mille kohaselt tumeaine ja tumeenergia – kaks seni seletamatut, kuid keskset nähtust kaasaegses kosmoloogias – võivad olla pelgalt illusioon.
dark matter
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  • Dark matter makes up most of the mass in galaxies and galaxy clusters. In fact, scientists estimate that ordinary matter makes up only about 5% of the universe, while dark matter makes up about 27%. (The rest is thought to be dark energy, which is its own mystery).

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