Pauling

American  

[paw-ling] / ˈpɔ lɪŋ /

noun

1. Linus Carl 1901–94, U.S. chemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1954, Nobel Peace Prize 1962.

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Pauling British  

/ ˈpɔːlɪŋ /

noun

1. Linus Carl (ˈlaɪnəs). 1901–94, US chemist, noted particularly for his work on the nature of the chemical bond and his opposition to nuclear tests: Nobel prize for chemistry 1954; Nobel peace prize 1962

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Pauling Scientific  

/ pô′lĭng /

1. American chemist noted for his work on the structure and nature of chemical bonding. By applying quantum physics to chemistry, he discovered the structure of many molecules found in living tissue, especially proteins and amino acids. Pauling also discovered the genetic defect that causes sickle cell anemia. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1954.

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Example Sentences

But Ben Jones led the 7-1 shot, trained by Ben Pauling, back between his two rivals.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

"Its a dream to have a horse that good," said Redknapp, who was described as "a dream of an owner" by trainer Ben Pauling.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

For the most part, he played it safe, finding receivers Will Pauling and Tucker Ascraft for intermediate completions.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Two-time Nobel laureate Linus Pauling insisted that oral vitamin C could cure 90 percent of cancers.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2023

I went back to Pop’s to tell Elizabeth and Bertrand that Francis and I had probably beaten Pauling to the gate and that the answer would revolutionize biology.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson