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Solitary Wave.
Solitary Wave - as a noun
(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
Example: "Soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
solitonsoliton waveExample Sentences
"A solitary wave is a kind of wave that maintains its shape and speed as it travels through a medium."
"Surfers often ride solitary waves at remote beaches."
"Scientists study solitary waves to better understand ocean dynamics."
"The phenomenon of a solitary wave was first recorded in the 1830s."
"A solitary wave can travel vast distances without losing energy."
