Boojum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boojum is a noun meaning (physics) A geometric pattern sometimes observed on the surface of superfluid helium-3.
Meaning
(physics) A geometric pattern sometimes observed on the surface of superfluid helium-3.
More Meanings
- (countable) A species of tree (Fouquieria columnaris) native to Baja California, Mexico.
- Something mysterious and dangerous.
Example Sentences
Her long-term projects were all dealt with. The antimemetics groups would keep plugging away without her regular input. Wheeler would find a new boojum to hunt, and be hunted by. Bernie was as much at rest as he would ever be. Euler's fight… well. That was in the future.
Word Forms
- boojums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superfluid, superleak, void, superflow, supercounterfluid, supertube.
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