geon

English

Etymology

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

Noun

geon (plural geons)

(physics) A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
(psychology) Any of a group of geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.

Anagrams

ENGO, Geno, Goen, NGEO, Onge, geno, geno-, gone, oneg

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *jainaz, whence also Old High German jenēr, Old Norse hinn

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /jeon/

Adjective

ġeon

yon

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