Beckmann
Americannoun
noun
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Ernst Otto (ɛrnst ˈɔːto). 1853–1923, German chemist: devised the Beckmann thermometer, used for measuring small temperature changes in liquids
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Max (maks). 1884–1950, German expressionist painter
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“Our second-quarter performance confirms continued momentum from important growth drivers across all the industries we serve,” Chief Executive Kai Beckmann said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Our findings thus illuminate a central principle of eukaryotic stress biology," says Beckmann.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2025
Germany’s Merck named Kai Beckmann as its incoming CEO and chair of the board, and said he would replace Belen Garijo from May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
Max Beckmann fled to the Netherlands in 1937, only to watch German tanks enter Amsterdam in 1940.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2025
Since Beckmann wrote, the method of producing smoke and sparks from the mouth has been still further improved.
From The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé by Harry Houdini
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