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sol⋅i⋅ton

  [sol-i-ton]
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Mathematics, Physics.
1. a solution of a certain type of partial differential equation that represents a solitary wave.
2. (loosely) a solitary wave.
Origin:
1960–65; solit(ary) + -on 1
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sol·i·ton   (sŏl'ĭ-tŏn')   
n.  A pulselike wave that can exist in nonlinear systems, does not obey the superposition principle, and does not disperse.

[solit(ary) + -on1.]
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