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harold urey

 

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Noun harold urey has 1 sense
  1. Urey, Harold Urey, Harold Clayton Urey - United States chemist who discovered deuterium (1893-1981)
    --1 is a kind of chemist

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Harold Urey

Definition:

Harold Urey was an American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1934 for his discovery of deuterium, a heavy isotope of hydrogen.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Chemist:

Harold Urey was a renowned chemist, best known for his work on isotopes and his contribution to the development of the field of geochemistry.

Example Sentence:

Harold Urey's experiments on isotopes revolutionized the field of chemistry.

Sense 2 - Nobel Prize Winner:

Harold Urey was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1934 for his discovery of deuterium, which is widely used in various scientific research and technological applications.

Example Sentence:

Harold Urey's groundbreaking research on deuterium earned him the prestigious Nobel Prize.

Sense 3 - Geochemist:

As a geochemist, Harold Urey made significant contributions to understanding the origin of Earth's atmosphere and the formation of planetary systems.

Example Sentence:

Harold Urey's studies on Earth's atmosphere greatly advanced the field of geochemistry.

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