Eastman

American

[eest-muhn] / ˈist mən /

noun

George, 1854–1932, U.S. philanthropist and inventor in the field of photography.
Max Forrester 1883–1969, U.S. editor and writer.

Eastman British

/ ˈiːstmən /

noun

George. 1854–1932, US manufacturer of photographic equipment: noted for the introduction of roll film and developments in colour photography

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Eastman Chemical Company, which is responsible for Monsanto's legacy production in the UK, did not respond to either Sheen and his team or the BBC when asked to comment.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Officials said they have upgraded air monitors at nearby Eastman Avenue Elementary School to screen for hydrogen sulfide, methane and ammonia — all byproducts of rotting food.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

The 10th edition of the event dedicated to screening movies on nitrate film, at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, N.Y., featured a dizzying array of historical gems and Hollywood treasures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

Old Marylebone Town Hall has hosted many other celebrity nuptuals in the past - the first high-profile wedding being Sir Paul McCartney to Linda Eastman in 1969.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

What he needed from Eastman was its industrial expertise.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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