"Alcubierre drive" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Alcubierre drives [plural]
Etymology: Named after theoretical physicist Miguel Alcubierre. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Alcubierre drive (plural Alcubierre drives)
  1. A hypothetical means of faster-than-light propulsion, based on the controlled contraction and expansion of surrounding space. Wikipedia link: Alcubierre drive Categories (topical): Faster-than-light travel Hypernyms: warp drive Related terms: Alcubierre metric

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