Raman

American  

[rah-muhn] / ˈrɑ mən /

noun

1. Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata 1888–1970, Indian physicist: Nobel Prize 1930.

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Raman Scientific  

/ rä′mən /

1. Indian physicist who in 1928 demonstrated that when light traverses a transparent material, some of the light that is deflected changes in frequency. For the discovery of this effect, which is now named after him, Raman received the 1930 Nobel Prize for physics. He also conducted research in the physiology of vision.

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Example Sentences

On Tuesday, Pratt, a Republican running with the “Community Advocate” label below his name, faced off against Democratic establishment incumbent Karen Bass, progressive Councilwoman Nithya Raman, and a host of spoilers.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

It could be either her fellow Democrat, city council member Nithya Raman, or the Republican newcomer and reality television star Spencer Pratt.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He repeatedly attacked Raman over her opposition to a law that prohibits homeless encampments from coming within 500 feet of schools and day-care centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

With nearly half the votes counted on Tuesday night, Bass had 36.5%, Pratt 29.5% and Raman 21%.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Led by his male relatives, Raman arrived on a horse covered with a cloth embroidered with small, round mirrors.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan