time reversal

Definition of time reversal

: a formal operation in mathematical physics that reverses the order in which a sequence of events occurs

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Recent Examples on the Web Their secret weapon: a futuristic technology called time reversal. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Tenet marks Christopher Nolan’s return to high-concept sci-fi thrillers," 20 Dec. 2019

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“Time reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20reversal. Accessed 8 Jul. 2020.

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