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soliton wave, n.
more info (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
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solitary wave soliton soliton wave

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"soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure"
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