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Mellon

American  
[mel-uhn] / ˈmɛl ən /

noun

  1. Andrew William, 1855–1937, U.S. financier: Secretary of the Treasury 1921–32.


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The study was led by Albin Wells, a recent Ph.D. graduate from Carnegie Mellon University.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

"Unlike conventional materials, metamaterials are built with tiny, repeating patterns that interact with energy in precise ways," said Sheng Shen, a professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and senior author of the study.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The app, built by Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood, will be available in the Apple and Google app stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

California Medical Assn. spokesperson Erin Mellon said the group met with candidates and backed Swalwell “based on the information available to us” at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Picking up his staff he stood before the rock and said in a clear voice: Mellon!

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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