theory
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Calculations based on density functional theory support the experimental results and suggest an important shift as the chains move closer together.
From Science Daily
In compulsive behaviors such as repeated handwashing or playing poker machines, the prevailing theory has been that these actions become deeply ingrained habits.
From Science Daily
Mr. Navarro carefully avoids the use of a single number to support his theory that foreign countries rather than Americans feel the weight of tariffs.
In theory, replacing natural gas with hydrogen can help gas utilities cut emissions while still investing in pipelines, because hydrogen can be produced and burned without emitting greenhouse gases.
From Los Angeles Times
A dearth of reliable data makes it hard to test theories or to reach definitive conclusions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
