Tyr
1 Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Tyr
< Old Norse Týr (plural tívar gods); see Tiu
Example Sentences
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"The current panic and volatility surrounding bitcoin is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of it as an asset class," said Ed Hindi, chief investment officer of Swiss-based cryptocurrency hedgefund Tyr Capital.
From Reuters • Feb. 5, 2022
Interacting side chains include Tyr aromatic rings that stack because of π–π interactions.
From Nature • Nov. 8, 2016
In one upgraded house near the southern city of Tyr, the owner, Ahmed al-Nasrallah, said he had yet to decide whether to allow the refugees to stay beyond the one-year contract.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2013
This is analogous to a conserved Tyr in ICL2 of several aminergic receptors that also forms a hydrogen bond with Asp.
From Nature • Feb. 13, 2013
“Why would he say yes to building it in a season?” asked Tyr, god of war.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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