vorton

== English == === Etymology === From vortex +‎ -on. Coined by English mathematician Philip Saffman in 1981, popularized by E. A. Novikov in 1983. === Noun === vorton (plural vortons) (fluid dynamics) A three-dimensional vortical singularity. (physics) A hypothetical circular cosmic string loop stabilized by the angular momentum of the charge and current trapped on the string. == Esperanto == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈvorton/ Rhymes: -orton Syllabification: vor‧ton === Noun === vorton accusative singular of vorto