Definition of Solitary wave

1. 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"

Exact synonyms: Soliton, Soliton Wave
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Traveling Wave, Travelling Wave

Lexicographical Neighbors of Solitary Wave

solitary fasciculus
solitary fibrous tumour
solitary follicles
solitary foramen
solitary glands
solitary lymphatic follicles
solitary nodules of intestine
solitary nucleus
solitary osteocartilaginous exostosis
solitary tinamou
solitary tinamous
solitary tract
solitary vireo
solitary wave (current term)
solito
soliton
soliton wave
solitonic
solitonized
solitons
solitude
solitudes
solitudinarian
solitudinarians
solitudinous
solitudinously
solivagant
solive

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