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English word origin

Etymology of geon

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

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.

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

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.

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From geometric + -on.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A large unit of time, used to measure gradual geological change.

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Blend of geological + eon.

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