Auer

American

[ou-er] / ˈaʊ ər /

noun

Leopold 1845–1930, Hungarian violinist and teacher.

Auer British

/ ˈauər /

noun

Karl (karl), Baron von Welsbach. 1858–1929, Austrian chemist who discovered the cerium-iron alloy used for flints in cigarette lighters and invented the incandescent gas mantle

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Laura’s willing absorption into Betty’s tranquil life of gardening and cooking is swift and pleasant — believably so thanks to the acute portrayals of Beer and Auer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026

Determined to see Kivimäki face justice, Auer attended one of the screenings and was struck by how unremarkable he looked.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

Auer decided to confront her fears head on.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

Utilities can also invest in upgrading aging power lines and trimming trees, Auer said.

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2024

Dr. Auer von Welsbach found that the substances most suitable for incandescent mantles were the oxides of certain rare metals, thorium, and cerium.

From How it Works Dealing in simple language with steam, electricity, light, heat, sound, hydraulics, optics, etc., and with their applications to apparatus in common use by Williams, Archibald

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