Carothers

American  

[kuh-ruhth-erz] / kəˈrʌð ərz /

noun

1. Wallace Hume, 1896–1937, U.S. chemist: associated with the invention of synthetic nylon material.

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Carothers Scientific  

/ kə-rŭth′ərz /

1. American chemist who developed the synthetic material nylon, which was patented in 1937.

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Example Sentences

Still, Carothers said that Trump was unique not only in his public methods but in his apparent motivations.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

Carothers said the practice often moves, alongside treasured recipes, from generation to generation.

From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2023

Her boss was replaced by designer Karen Perry, who took Carothers under her wing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2022

Others, like Kelly Carothers, the director of government affairs and sustainability at Project N95, has spent the past few months compiling a database of problematic masks sold online.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2021

Messrs. John B. Martin and William T. Carothers, of Clarence, Mo., have patented an improved Hay Loader capable of placing hay upon stacks or ricks, or upon wagons.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various