Davy

[dey-vee]

noun

1. Sir Humphry, 1778–1829, English chemist.

Davy

/ ˈdeɪvɪ /

noun

1. Sir Humphry. 1778–1829, English chemist who isolated sodium, magnesium, chlorine, and other elements and suggested the electrical nature of chemical combination. He invented the Davy lamp See Davy lamp

Davy

1. British chemist who was a pioneer of electrochemistry. By means of electrolysis Davy isolated several elements, including sodium and potassium (1807), and barium, boron, calcium, and magnesium (1808). He also proved that diamonds are a form of carbon.

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But former Love Island winner Amber Davies is trying to approach Blackpool as she would any other week.

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"I see the sheer number of people that this is affecting," said Ms Davies.

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Mr Davies said people who live by the River Monnow cannot get insurance and others "are now going to find it very difficult to get insurance".

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Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said that a dedicated investigating team has been established to make sure any perpetrators are "held to account".

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Interim party leader Don Davies said Carney's proposal "fails to meet the moment."

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