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solitary wave

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

Noun

solitary wave (plural solitary waves)

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

solitary wave meaning in Tamil

solitary wave in Tamil

தனித்த அலை

Forms of solitary wave

pluralsolitary waves

Origin of solitary wave

From solitary + wave.

Questions about solitary wave

What does solitary wave mean?
Solitary wave means a self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effect (found in many physical systems).
What is solitary wave in Tamil?
Solitary wave in Tamil is தனித்த அலை. See Solitary wave meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is solitary wave?
Solitary wave is a noun.
What is the plural of solitary wave?
The plural of solitary wave is solitary waves.

Words near solitary wave in the dictionary

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  8. soliterraneous
  9. solithromycin
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