ekpyrotic

Etymology
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.

Adjective

 * 1) Used in the names "ekpyrotic universe" or "ekpyrotic scenario", coined specifically to name this theory.
 * 2) Relating to the ekpyrotic scenario, e.g. ekpyrotic cosmology.