hubble

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Noun hubble has 1 sense

Hubble, Edwin Hubble, Edwin Powell Hubble - United States astronomer who discovered that (as the universe expands) the speed with which nebulae recede increases with their distance (1889-1953)
--₁ is a kind of astrophysicist

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Hubble

Noun:

1. A famous American space telescope used for astronomical observations.

Sample sentence: The Hubble telescope has provided stunning images of distant galaxies.

Noun:

2. (informal) A nickname for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Sample sentence: The Hubble is one of the most significant scientific tools in history.

Noun:

3. A brand of contact lenses known for its high quality and clarity.

Sample sentence: I switched to Hubble contact lenses and found them to be extremely comfortable.