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| - | In [[chemistry]] and [[physics]], '''matter''' is commonly defined as the [[substance]] of which physical [[object]]s are composed. | + | '''Matter''' is a poorly-defined term in science (see below). The term has often been used in reference to a substance (often a particle) that has [[rest mass]]. Matter is also used loosely as a general term for the substance that makes up all observable [[Physical body|physical objects]]. |
| - | '''Matter''' may refer to: | + | ==See also== |
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| - | *[[Matter]] in physics and chemistry | + | |
| *[[Matter (philosophy)]] | *[[Matter (philosophy)]] | ||
| - | *''[[Matter (novel)|Matter]]'', a novel by Iain M Banks | + | |
| - | *[[Matter (venue)|matter]] a venue in the O<sub>2</sub>, London | + | |
| - | *Matter can also refer to a series of Medieval myths and story cycles: | + | |
| - | **[[Matter of Britain]] | + | |
| - | **[[Matter of France]] | + | |
| - | **[[Matter of Rome]] | + | |
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Matter is a poorly-defined term in science (see below). The term has often been used in reference to a substance (often a particle) that has rest mass. Matter is also used loosely as a general term for the substance that makes up all observable physical objects.
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