Hutton

American

[huht-n] / ˈhʌt n /

noun

James, 1726–97, Scottish geologist: formulated uniformitarianism.

Hutton British

/ ˈhʌtən /

noun

James. 1726–97, Scottish geologist, regarded as the founder of modern geology
Sir Leonard, known as Len Hutton . 1916–90, English cricketer; the first professional captain of England (1953)

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Hutton Scientific

/ hŭt′n /

Scottish geologist whose theories of rock and land formation laid the foundation for modern geology. He showed that, over long periods of time, the erosion of rocks produces sediments, which are transported by water, ice, and air to locations at or near sea level. These sediments eventually become solidified into other rocks.

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Farnum said that Negron and Hutton reconciled last year after decades of estrangement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“Cody gave the world its image of cowboys and what the American West was about while creating a new form of entertainment that out-Barnumed P.T. Barnum,” says Hutton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

We watched Dan Dailey and Betty Hutton in silence as they sang and danced enthusiastically through Guys and Dolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

The then BBC chairman, Gavyn Davies, and the director general, Greg Dyke, resigned in light of the Hutton report.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Mrs. Hutton blinked, looking puzzled by the sudden breeze created by Tiamat's wings.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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