Salam

[ sä-läm′ ]

Abdus 1926-1996

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Pakistani theoretical physicist who helped the develop the theory of the electroweak force, explaining the relationship between two of the four fundamental forces of nature, the electromagnetic force and the weak force. For this work he shared with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg the 1979 Nobel Prize for physics.

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How to use Salam in a sentence

Conservative columnist Reihan Salam suggested that GOP-backed minimum wage discussions might be feints for appearances only.
To Make Their Victory Durable, the GOP Must Fix the Minimum Wage|Dmitri Mehlhorn|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Before Malala, in 1979, Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize for Physics.
Why So Many Pakistanis Hate Their Nobel Peace Prize Winner|Chris Allbritton|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“He started as an ordinary small commander,” Salam Khan says.
Freed Taliban Prisoners in Pakistan and Afghanistan Return to Jihad|Ron Moreau & Sami Yousafzai|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Bari had a black beard when he was arrested,” Salam Khan says.
Freed Taliban Prisoners in Pakistan and Afghanistan Return to Jihad|Ron Moreau & Sami Yousafzai|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Salam Khan recalls Bari telling him after he was released that he has no regrets.
Freed Taliban Prisoners in Pakistan and Afghanistan Return to Jihad|Ron Moreau & Sami Yousafzai|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"Salam Aliekoom," said a gruff voice, as a man with Peer Khan entered the tent.
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor
Every man whom they encountered saluted them with the p. 351customary Arab greeting, “Salam aaleikom!”
Some Heroes of Travel|W. H. Davenport Adams
Happily Salam's keen glance pierced the cover of the advance-guard and reassured one and all.
Morocco|S.L. Bensusan
Two hold the impedimenta of travel; in the third Salam and his assistant work in leisurely fashion, as befits the time and place.
Morocco|S.L. Bensusan
His youthful holiness had known Salam in Fez, and had caught sight of him by Boubikir's fandak in the early afternoon.
Morocco|S.L. Bensusan