Davy

American  

[dey-vee] / ˈdeɪ vi /

noun

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

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Davy British  

/ 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

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Davy Scientific  

/ dā′vē /

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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Example Sentences

Roy Davies was concerned any benefit may not move beyond the development.

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Slaughter called it a "shocking admission", while Irranca Davies said the priorities didn't mean that there was not "relentless focus" on education standards.

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Spurs were functional rather than thrilling as they held sway in the first half, their superiority rewarded by Ben Davies' eighth goal in 244 Premier League appearances for the club.

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But toy manufacturers need to find a new market given the falling birth rate in much of the world, Ms Davies adds.

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In London, Holly Davies initially thought her Trader Joe’s tote would go unnoticed.

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