soliton
[ sol-i-ton ]
/ ˈsɒl ɪˌtɒn /
Mathematics, Physics.
a solution of a certain type of partial differential equation that represents a solitary wave.
(loosely) a solitary wave.
Origin of soliton
First recorded in 1960–65;
solit(ary) +
-on1
Words nearby soliton
British Dictionary definitions for soliton
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
Word Origin for soliton
C20: from
solit (
ary) +
-on