Gomberg

American

[gom-burg] / ˈgɒm bɜrg /

noun

Moses, 1866–1947, U.S. chemist, born in Russia.

Gomberg British

/ ˈɡɒmbɜːɡ /

noun

Moses. 1866–1947, US chemist, born in Russia, noted for his work on free radicals

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Despite the hot and windy weather in Southern California, vegetation is still holding enough moisture from the last rain that there is little risk of a major wildfire, said David Gomberg, a weather service meteorologist.

From Los Angeles Times

“You can still get small fires,” Gomberg said.

From Los Angeles Times

The weather service coordinates with fire agencies to rate fire risk, Gomberg said.

From Los Angeles Times

The coming storm could make a positive impact in California’s fire season “if we get the kind of storm totals we’re anticipating,” according to David Gomberg, NWS fire program manager.

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The coming storm could make a difference in California’s fire season “if we get the kind of storm totals we’re anticipating,” according to David Gomberg, NWS fire program manager.

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