Hahn

American  

[hahn] / hɑn /

noun

1. Otto, 1879–1968, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1944.

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Hahn British  

/ haːn /

noun

1. Kurt. 1886–1974, German educationalist. During the Nazi era he escaped to Britain, where he founded Gordonstoun School (1935) and helped to establish the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme

2. Otto (ˈɔto). 1879–1968, German physicist: discovered the radioactive element protactinium with Meitner (1917); with Strassmann, demonstrated the nuclear fission of uranium, when it is bombarded with neutrons: Nobel prize for chemistry 1944

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Hahn Scientific  

/ hän /

1. German chemist who investigated radioactive elements and helped discover several new ones. His research on the irradiation on uranium and thorium with neutrons led to the 1938 discovery of nuclear fission.

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Example Sentences

Hahn’s announcement follows months of fan-casting, pleading and enthusiasm as speculation swirled around her potential involvement in the upcoming film.

From Los Angeles Times

“We need a lot more of this, but this will show people that it can be done,” said Hahn, who pushed for the project.

From Los Angeles Times

"Human language is shaped by the realities of life around us," says Michael Hahn.

From Science Daily

“While this is good news, we still need to remain vigilant — don’t put away your whistles just yet,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The decision to leave Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration was based on a half-billion-dollar miscalculation, say experts and politicians trying to save it.

From Los Angeles Times