vortex theory

Noun

 * 1)  An obsolete scientific theory, chiefly developed by, which attempted to explain celestial mechanics and the phenomena now described as gravitation by positing a system of fluid vortices governed by centrifugal forces and extending outwards from the sun.
 * 2) The : a theory by, to explain why there are relatively few types of atom, but a huge number of each type.
 * 1) The : a theory by, to explain why there are relatively few types of atom, but a huge number of each type.
 * 1) The : a theory by, to explain why there are relatively few types of atom, but a huge number of each type.
 * 1) The : a theory by, to explain why there are relatively few types of atom, but a huge number of each type.