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A string is a geometrical deviation from Euclidian geometry in spacetime characterized by an angular deficit: a circle around the outside of a string would comprise a total angle less than 360 °.
From the general theory of relativity such an geometrical defect must be in tension, and would be manifested by mass.
Even though cosmic strings are thought to be extremely thin, they would have immense density, and so would represent significant gravitational wave sources.
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