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Geiger

American  
[gahy-ger] / ˈgaɪ gər /

noun

  1. Hans 1882–1947, German physicist.


Geiger British  
/ ˈɡaɪɡə /

noun

  1. Hans (hans). 1882–1945, German physicist: developed the Geiger counter

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Geiger Scientific  
/ gīgər /
  1. German physicist who was a pioneer in nuclear physics. He invented numerous instruments and techniques used to detect charged particles, including the Geiger counter (1908).


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Geiger, however, remains a huge proponent of the system and was careful not to criticize how it’s been used in this World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Management has said they expect that figure to drop significantly in 2026, when factoring out last year’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger, which makes handbags, footwear and other accessories.

From MarketWatch Feb. 25, 2026

“It is,” said Andy Geiger, a former Ohio State athletic director, “an absolute money machine.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

Along with the professional frustrations came “a nuclear explosion of a breakup” with a fellow songwriter, Teddy Geiger.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 31, 2025

The drowsy hum of the Converter is louder in the control room and mixed with it is the chuckle of the Geiger Counters and the erratic buzzing of half a dozen little signal lights.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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