Thomsen

[ tom-suhn ]

/ ˈtɒm sən /

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noun

Chris·tian Jür·gen·sen

[kris-tyahn yoor-guhn-suhn], /ˈkrɪs tyɑn ˈyur gən sən/, 1788–1865, Danish archaeologist.

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How to use Thomsen in a sentence

This is true in both parties, Thomsen found — but especially among Republicans.
Why There Are So Few Moderate Republicans Left|Lee Drutman (drutman@newamerica.org)|August 24, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Like some sinuous sax, we first hear the thoughts of Obersturmfuhrer Angelus (Golo) Thomsen.
How Hitch & Amis Discovered Evil In My House|Peter Foges|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The other two were old Thomsen and young Polvesen, the Danish store-keepers.
The Bondman|Hall Caine
The heat of combustion, as first determined by Julius Thomsen, agreed rather better with the presence of nine single unions.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1|Various

Pride carried him even into Thomsen's, and almost to the vacant table in the corner.
Our Square and the People in It|Samuel Hopkins Adams
Carlo agreed, gave me his address at a golden caravansary, and left to call on MacLachan and Thomsen.
Our Square and the People in It|Samuel Hopkins Adams
Near to this school, but still standing apart, is Grmur Thomsen (b. 1820).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2|Various

Scientific definitions for Thomsen

Thomsen

[ tŏm′sən ]

Christian Jürgensen 1788-1865

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Danish archaeologist who introduced the three-part system for the chronological classification of prehistoric artifacts, divided into the Stone, Bronze, and Iron ages.