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soliton
[ sol-i-ton ]
Mathematics, Physics.
- a solution of a certain type of partial differential equation that represents a solitary wave.
- (loosely) a solitary wave.
soliton
/ ˈsɒlɪˌtɒn /
noun
- physics an isolated particle-like wave that is a solution of certain equations for propagation, occurring when two solitary waves do not change their form after collision and subsequently travelling for considerable distances
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Word History and Origins
Origin of soliton1
First recorded in 1960–65; solit(ary) + -on 1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of soliton1
C20: from solit ( ary ) + -on
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