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Townsend avalanche
[ toun-zuhnd ]
/ ˈtaʊn zənd /
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Origin of Townsend avalanche
Named after J. S. E. Townsend (1868–1957), Irish physicist
Words nearby Townsend avalanche
town meeting, town milk, town planning, townscape, Townsend, Townsend avalanche, Townsend plan, Townsend's solitaire, townsfolk, Townshend, Townshend Acts
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