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soliton wave meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of soliton wave at MeaningMonkey.org. soliton wave meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SOLITON WAVE noun
Definition of soliton wave (noun)
- (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
- "soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure"
- synonyms: solitary wave, soliton
Source: Princeton University Wordnet