Definition of soliton

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Definition of soliton

  • (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 (noun)

    Examples

    1. soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure

    Synonyms

    1. solitary wave
    2. soliton wave

See definition of soliton in Merriam Webster