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
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soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure
• Syn: ↑soliton, ↑soliton wave
• Topics: ↑physics, ↑natural philosophy
• Hypernyms: ↑traveling wave, ↑travelling wave
Useful english dictionary. 2012.