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Rutherford

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Rutherford

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n
British physicist (born in New Zealand) who discovered the atomic nucleus and proposed a nuclear model of the atom (1871-1937)
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n
British chemist who isolated nitrogen (1749-1819)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Rutherford
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n British physicist (born in New Zealand) who discovered the atomic nucleus and proposed a nuclear model of the atom (1871-1937)

Synonyms:
Ernest Rutherford, First Baron Rutherford, First Baron Rutherford of Nelson
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physicist
a scientist trained in physics
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n British chemist who isolated nitrogen (1749-1819)

Synonyms:
Daniel Rutherford
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chemist
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
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