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单词 subtle matter
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Definition of subtle matter in English:

subtle matter

noun
historical
  • Rarefied or weightless matter (supposedly) pervading the atmosphere, the universe, the animal body, etc.; a substance of this nature; especially ether or the fluid believed to be responsible for electromagnetic phenomena.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Boyle (1627–1691), natural philosopher.

 
 

Definition of subtle matter in US English:

subtle matter

noun
historical
  • Rarefied or weightless matter (supposedly) pervading the atmosphere, the universe, the animal body, etc.; a substance of this nature; especially ether or the fluid believed to be responsible for electromagnetic phenomena.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Boyle (1627–1691), natural philosopher.

 
 
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