"no-go theorem" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: no-go theorems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} no-go theorem (plural no-go theorems)
  1. (physics) Any theorem stating that a particular situation is not physically possible. Wikipedia link: no-go theorem Categories (topical): Physics Derived forms: no-ghost theorem
    Sense id: en-no-go_theorem-en-noun-bSRkc2VO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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