Perrin

American  

[pe-ran] / pɛˈrɛ̃ /

noun

1. Jean Baptiste 1870–1942, French physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in physics 1926.

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Perrin British  

/ pɛrɛ̃ /

noun

1. Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1870–1942, French physicist. His researches on the distribution and diffusion of particles in colloids (1911) gave evidence for the physical reality of molecules, confirmed the explanation of Brownian movement in terms of kinetic theory, and determined the magnitude of the Avogadro constant. He also studied cathode rays: Nobel prize for physics 1926

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Example Sentences

Saudi Arabia, the world's leading oil exporter and the most influential member of OPEC+, has made the accommodation of US interests "an important asset" in its diplomacy with Washington, said Perrin.

From Barron's

Pascal Perrin, an art historian and Renoir expert, lauded the "exceptional condition of the work, which has undergone no restoration" while presenting the canvas.

From Barron's

Similarly, 18-year-old Davina Perrin provided the moment of the tournament with her stunning 42-ball century in the Eliminator, arguably the finest knock in the competition's five years and a display of dominance far greater than any other international player had managed this year.

From BBC

Channelling Viv and Lara - could Perrin 'dominate' women's game?

From BBC

Moments earlier Davina Perrin had picked the gap perfectly with a delicate late cut to bring up an astonishing century.

From BBC