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

Teaming with the Perrin family, winemakers in the South of France, Beau Domaine incorporates organic grape water, known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, into some of its products.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s one of the many things that keep me up at night,” said Greg Perrin, general manager of the groundwater-conservation district in Reeves County, Texas, where companies are injecting some of the largest volumes of wastewater.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perrin of the groundwater-conservation district said he thinks the Railroad Commission doesn’t have enough boots on the ground to handle the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents, and surged to prominence with an extraordinary and record-breaking innings in August.

From BBC

England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

From BBC