Definitions
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- adjective mathematics, physics Describing any system that may be described using two
metrics
Etymologies
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bi- + metric
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Examples
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It is worth noting that MOND and bimetric theories overlap each other quite a bit.
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It should be noted that with a bimetric theory the coordinate identification of points between two metrics completely violates this principle.
A Dark, Misleading Force Sean 2007
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This apparent energy conservation appears because this is a bimetric theory, which departs in subtle ways from the general covariance of general relativity.
A Dark, Misleading Force Sean 2007
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