English Explanatory Dictionary

solitary wave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effect (found in many physical systems).

Word forms

solitary wave solitary waves

Etymology

From solitary + wave.

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