Physics major's acronym (4)

I believe the answer is:

stem

(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "feature of wine glass" , "supporter of flag, for example" , "Slender upright part of wine glass" , "Hold back - stock - check" , "Staunch - stalk" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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