Hahn

/ˈhɑn/
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Other forms: Hahns

Definitions of Hahn
  1. noun
    German chemist who was co-discoverer with Lise Meitner of nuclear fission (1879-1968)
    synonyms: Otto Hahn
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    chemist
    a scientist who specializes in chemistry
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