dilaton
dilaton · dilatons
A hypothetical scalar field, analogous to the photonA hypothetical scalar field, analogous to the photon.
Meaning
2 sensesA hypothetical scalar field, analogous to the photon.
A particle associated with gravity, in string theory.
Translations
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Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.
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