solitary wave en · NOUN
Etymology
From solitary + wave.
Meanings
- A self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effect (found in many physical systems).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| solitary waves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Translations (3)
ja 孤立波 (Translations) · cmn 孤立波 (Translations) · cmn 孤波 (Translations)