soliton

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See also: Soliton, solitón, and sóliton

English

Etymology

From solitary +‎ -on.

Noun

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soliton (plural solitons)

  1. (physics, mathematics) A solitary wave which retains its permanent structure after interacting with another soliton.
    Synonyms: (obsolete) carrier wave, wave of translation

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Polish

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Etymology

Internationalism; compare English soliton, French soliton, Italian solitone.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɔˈli.tɔn/
  • Rhymes: -itɔn
  • Syllabification: so‧li‧ton

Noun

soliton m inan

  1. (mathematics, physics) soliton

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Further reading

  • soliton in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French soliton.

Noun

soliton n (uncountable)

  1. soliton

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