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geon en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.
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A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
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microgeon
geon en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From geometric + -on.
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Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
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geonic
geon en · NOUN · etymology 3
Etymology
Blend of geological + eon.
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A large unit of time, used to measure gradual geological change.
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