Hutton

American  

[huht-n] / ˈhʌt n /

noun

1. James, 1726–97, Scottish geologist: formulated uniformitarianism.

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Hutton British  

/ ˈhʌtən /

noun

1. James. 1726–97, Scottish geologist, regarded as the founder of modern geology

2. Sir Leonard, known as Len Hutton . 1916–90, English cricketer; the first professional captain of England (1953)

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Hutton Scientific  

/ hŭt′n /

1. Scottish geologist whose theories of rock and land formation laid the foundation for modern geology. He showed that, over long periods of time, the erosion of rocks produces sediments, which are transported by water, ice, and air to locations at or near sea level. These sediments eventually become solidified into other rocks.

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Hutton and later served as chief economist at Prudential Securities and C.J.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Model Lauren Hutton valiantly flogged Pepsi Light—“One calorie!”—but it didn’t last on the market, steamrolled by aspartame, a new sweetener, and the Diet Coke juggernaut.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Mark Hutton said he has seen a "lack of donations and contributions in recent months"

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Farnum said that Negron and Hutton reconciled last year after decades of estrangement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026

Mrs. Hutton blinked, looking puzzled by the sudden breeze created by Tiamat's wings.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville