geon
The English word “geon” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
- Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
- A large unit of time, used to measure gradual geological change.
Etymology
Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.
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