Dubos

[ doo-bohs; French dy-baws ]

/ duˈboʊs; French düˈbɔs /

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noun

Re·né Jules

[ruh-neyjoolz; French ruh-neyzhyl], /rəˈneɪ dʒulz; French rəˈneɪ ʒül/, 1901–82, U.S. bacteriologist, born in France: early advocate of ecological concern.

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How to use Dubos in a sentence

“Moon was very proud of Mary,” recalls DuBos, co-owner of the respected weekly newspaper The Gambit.
Mitch Landrieu's Tough Challenge|Lloyd Grove|August 16, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Monsieur Dubos seemed somewhat of a character, and rather piqued himself on doing things that others might never have thought of.
Sir Jasper Carew|Charles James Lever
Dubos, however, assigned me a duty which made a happy compromise between my self-esteem and my desire for employment.
Sir Jasper Carew|Charles James Lever
The Abb Dubos supported and developed, as well as he was able, the opinion of Chardin.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 3 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)

Dubos was half standing, half resting against the table, his arms folded upon his breast.
All Roads Lead to Calvary|Jerome K. Jerome
Apropos of the theatrical execution of the Romans, the abb Dubos says that the dancers in the interludes were always in gowns.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 9 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)

Medical definitions for Dubos

Dubos

[ dōō-bôs′, -bō′, dü- ]

René Jules 1901-1982

French-born American bacteriologist noted for his research on natural antibiotics, tuberculosis, and environmental factors in disease.

Scientific definitions for Dubos

Dubos

[ dōō-bôs′, -bō′, dü- ]

René Jules 1901-1982

French-born American bacteriologist noted for his research on natural antibiotics, tuberculosis, and environmental factors in disease. In 1939 he discovered tyrothricin, the first commercially produced antibiotic.