Sir James Dewar

/sər ʤeɪmz ˌduwər/
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Definitions of Sir James Dewar
  1. noun
    Scottish chemist and physicist noted for his work in cryogenics and his invention of the Dewar flask (1842-1923)
    synonyms: Dewar
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    chemist
    a scientist who specializes in chemistry
    physicist
    a scientist trained in physics
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