Langevin

American  

[lahn-zhuh-vin, lang-guh-vin] / ˌlɑn ʒəˈvɪn, ˈlæŋ gəˌvɪn /

noun

1. Paul 1872–1946, French physicist.

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Langevin Scientific  

/ länzh-văn′ /

1. French physicist who during World War I pioneered the use of sonar techniques to detect submarines. He also advanced the theory of magnetism and the study of the molecular structure of gases.

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In addition to his wife, Mr. Whitlock is survived by his son Allen; his stepdaughter, Jessica Capps; his stepson, Nicholas Langevin; and a granddaughter.

From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2022

The principal flute, Robert Langevin, unspooled his instrument’s classic glistening solo in “Daphnis et Chloé” with conversational ease.

From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2022

Democrat Jim Langevin has represented the district for two decades and is retiring.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2022

Johnson was still able to do his job well with some accommodations, Langevin recalled.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2022

Langevin found that for air at a pressure of 152 mm. ε = 0.01, at 375 mm. ε = 0.06, and at 760 mm. ε = 0.27.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 8 "Conduction, Electric" by Various

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