roton

noun — 2 senses

roton

noun

Etymology From rotation + -on.

1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The quantum of rotation in a superfluid

2

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics an elementary excitation or quasiparticle in a superfluid

Derived terms
rotonic

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