Davy

American

[dey-vee] / ˈdeɪ vi /

noun

Sir Humphry, 1778–1829, English chemist.

Davy British

/ ˈdeɪvɪ /

noun

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

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Davy Scientific

/ dā′vē /

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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Professor Davy McCracken, from Scotland's Rural College, has spent 35 years studying upland management and wildlife.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

A week later, Joshua showed up at Davy’s bar, and Davy gave him her number.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Joshua didn’t seek treatment for depression, Davy said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Davy was drawn to Joshua’s loyal character and varied interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Mom’s job was teaching remedial reading in an elementary school in Davy, a coal-mining camp twelve miles north of Welch.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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