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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Langevin

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

“You’d see somebody struggling to keep up, with 30 drinks on the counter,” said Ms. Langevin, who has been active in the union campaign.

From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2022

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

From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2022

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, one of the deputies reported it to her superiors and outgoing Sheriff Roger Langevin, who had been out of state.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2022

Langevin replies: "I am not beautiful, and I am not a girl."

From The Man With The Broken Ear by Henry Holt

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