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dilaton Meaning & Definition

What Does Dilaton Mean?

Dilaton is a noun that means A hypothetical scalar field, analogous to the photon. It can also mean A particle associated with gravity, in string theory.

Dilaton Definition (Noun)

  1. A hypothetical scalar field, analogous to the photon.
  2. A particle associated with gravity, in string theory.

Synonyms of Dilaton

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Word Forms & Grammar

dilaton (plural dilatons)

Origin of Dilaton

From dilate + -on.

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