roton
roton noun: the quantum of rotation in a superfluid.
Noun
roton (plural rotons)
- The quantum of rotation in a superfluid
- an elementary excitation or quasiparticle in a superfluid
Forms of roton
| plural | rotons |
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Origin of roton
From rotation + -on.
Words formed from roton
Questions about roton
- What does roton mean?
- Roton means the quantum of rotation in a superfluid.
- What part of speech is roton?
- Roton is a noun.
- What is the plural of roton?
- The plural of roton is rotons.
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