roton

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noun

The quantum of rotation in a superfluid

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Meanings

nounroton (plural rotons)

plural rotons

  1. natural sciencesThe quantum of rotation in a superfluid
  2. natural sciencesan elementary excitation or quasiparticle in a superfluid

Origin

From rotation + -on.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 旋子
  • 旋子 (xuànzǐ)quantum of rotation
French roton
  • rotonquantum of rotation
Italian rotone
  • rotonequantum of rotation

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

OrtontroonTorno
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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