dark matter
noun
: nonluminous matter not yet directly detected by astronomers that is hypothesized to exist to account for various observed gravitational effects
Examples of dark matter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Thus, if dark matter turned out to be composed of tiny black holes, this would be an indirect proof in favor of the absence of singularities.
—
Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
These images are extremely valuable to scientists’ understanding of dark matter.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Vera Rubin, for her part, was instrumental in the discovery of dark matter .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
The Invisible Impact of Dark Matter In addition to spotting galaxies, Euclid will be able to perceive how dark matter interacts with them.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dark matter
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
These images are extremely valuable to scientists’ understanding of dark matter.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Vera Rubin, for her part, was instrumental in the discovery of dark matter .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
The Invisible Impact of Dark Matter In addition to spotting galaxies, Euclid will be able to perceive how dark matter interacts with them.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dark matter
Cite this Entry
“Dark matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dark%20matter. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share