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Geon

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
  2. 2
    Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
  3. 3
    A large unit of time, used to measure gradual geological change.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.

Etymology 2

From geometric + -on.

Etymology 3

Blend of geological + eon.

See also for "geon"

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