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Langevin

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

noun

  1. Paul 1872–1946, French physicist.


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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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

“They were extremely concerned that they would actually lose health insurance,” Ms. Langevin said.

From New York Times Oct. 24, 2022

But after the video became public he was suspended and then fired by outgoing Franklin County Sheriff Roger Langevin.

From Seattle Times Oct. 21, 2022

It was no secret that the French-Canadian ministers, Langevin, Caron, and Chapleau, were far from showing that spirit of mutual trust and confidence which is supposed to exist among members of the same Ministry.

From The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion by Pope, Joseph, Sir

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