dim matter
Related to dim matter: cosmic web, intergalactic space, interstellar medium, intergalactic matter, Intracluster medium
dim matter
n.
Matter that is presumed to exist because of the gravitational effect it has on other matter but that is difficult to observe directly because of its very low luminosity.
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