Charles Kettering

/tʃɑrlz ˈkɛdərɪŋ/
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Definitions of Charles Kettering
  1. noun
    United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958)
    synonyms: Charles Franklin Kettering, Kettering
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    applied scientist, engineer, technologist
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
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