|
  • Search Results
  • Advanced Search
  • List Builder
  • Random Word

solitary wave

DEFINITIONS OF: solitary wave

1

n (physics) a quantum of energy or quasiparticle that can be propagated as a traveling wave in nonlinear systems and is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance; does not obey the superposition principle and does not dissipate

Synonyms:
soliton, soliton wave
Type of:
traveling wave, travelling wave
a wave in which the medium moves in the direction of propagation of the wave
Launch
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES