Ostwald

American  

[awst-vahlt] / ˈɔst vɑlt /

noun

1. Wilhelm 1853–1932, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1909.

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Ostwald British  

/ ˈɔstvalt /

noun

1. Wilhelm (ˈvɪlhɛlm). 1853–1932, German chemist, noted for his pioneering work in catalysis. He also invented a process for making nitric acid from ammonia and developed a new theory of colour: Nobel prize for chemistry 1909

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Example Sentences

“It’s all part of the same general pick up in risk assets today,” ADM Investor Services chief economist Marc Ostwald told Barron’s in an interview, with reference to gains in stock futures early Tuesday.

From Barron's

Ostwald said “the harsher they sound,” in the press conference, the more Brent crude would “test $85 a barrel.”

From Barron's

Ostwald Kawamura said the organization is looking to fill gaps in coverage and hopes to further expand its educational programs to help Densho reach more students and educators.

From Seattle Times

For 23 years, David Ostwald has led the Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, playing weekly gigs at Birdland.

From New York Times

Marc Ostwald, chief economist at ADM ISI, said Western Europe and the US were experiencing similar shortages.

From BBC