caloron

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noun

In mathematical physics, a finite temperature instanton.

OriginLatin calor →
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Meanings

nouncaloron (plural calorons)

plural calorons

  1. natural sciencesIn mathematical physics, a finite temperature instanton.

Origin

  1. Latincalor“heat”
  2. Englishcaloron

From Latin calor (“heat”) + -on.

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Anagrams

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APA

caloron. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caloron

MLA

“caloron.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caloron. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “caloron,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caloron.

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