dark sector en · NOUN
Etymology
From dark + sector. From being named after dark matter and dark energy, and being portion (sector) of a whole (universe).
Meanings
- The unknown portion of the Universe outside standard physics, including dark matter and dark energy.
- The unknown portion of the Universe outside standard physics, including dark matter and dark energy. ▸ The fraction of the universe that is dark matter and dark energy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark sectors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |