Kolbe

American  

[kawl-buh] / ˈkɔl bə /

noun

1. Georg 1877–1947, German sculptor.

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Kolbe Scientific  

/ kôl′bə /

1. German chemist who was the first to synthesize an organic compound from inorganic materials (1843–45). He also developed an electrolytic procedure for the preparation of alkanes, and in 1859 synthesized salicylic acid from coal tar, which laid the foundation for the development of aspirin.

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Example Sentences

Do they want to make sure they have the shirt next week or do they want to roll the dice knowing they could pop up, spin around someone and score two tries like Kolbe.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

A new episode debuts weekly with the first four providing critical looks at Joan of Arc, John the Baptist, Sebastian and Maximilian Kolbe.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

However, with Mateo Carreras in the sin-bin for taking out Fassi in the air, South Africa exploited the space vacated and Kolbe popped the ball off the deck to Fassi, who grabbed his second try.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024

Since South Africa did not include a reserve scrumhalf on its bench, opting for seven forwards and just one back, Kolbe would be needed if Faf de Klerk has to be replaced.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Oci-herero of Damaraland has chiefly been illustrated by German writers, old and new; such as Dr Kolbe and Dr P. H.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various