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Coined in 2001 by Paul Steinhardt, from Ancient Greek ἐκπύρωσις (ekpurōsis) "conflagration, ekpyrosis", referring in Stoic philosophy to the destruction and recreation of the world in fire.
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ekpyrotic
Today it means: Used in the names "ekpyrotic universe" or "ekpyrotic scenario", coined specifically to name this theory. Full definition →