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Balmer

British  
/ ˈbalmər /

noun

  1. Johann Jakob . 1825–98, Swiss mathematician; discovered (1885) a formula giving the wavelengths of a series of lines in the hydrogen spectrum (the Balmer series )

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"But it's not lost on me that these are not idle threats," Balmer said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In his role, Balmer will co-ordinate intelligence on threats to politicians, advise police forces on the categorisation of anti-democratic crimes, and provide specialist support to officers investigating alleged offenders.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The unusually sharp Balmer break put The Cliff at odds with both of the leading interpretations for the little red dots.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

Balmer breaks can appear in the spectra of single, very hot, young stars, as well as in galaxies containing many such stars.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

His eyes were probably bad, and Mrs. Balmer, after exchanging a few words on the subject of towels, transportation and the weather, said good-night.

From A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago by Hecht, Ben

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