Rachel Carson

Definitions of Rachel Carson
  1. noun
    United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
    synonyms: Carson, Rachel Louise Carson
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    biologist, life scientist
    (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
    conservationist, environmentalist
    someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution
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