soliton

sol·i·ton

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sol-i-ton]
- /ˈsɒl ɪˌtɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sol-i-ton]
- /ˈsɒl ɪˌtɒn/

Definitions of soliton word

noun soliton 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 0
noun soliton a solitary wavelike disturbance that maintains its shape and velocity despite collisions with other such disturbances 0

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Origin of soliton

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; solit(ary) + -on1

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Parts of speech for Soliton

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soliton popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.