Virtanen

American  

[vir-tah-nen] / ˈvɪr tɑ nɛn /

noun

1. Artturi Ilmari 1895–1973, Finnish biochemist: Nobel Prize 1945.

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Example Sentences

After singles wins for Dan Evans and Billy Harris, Evans and Neal Skupski were narrowly beaten in the deciding doubles by Finnish pair Harri Heliovaara and Otto Virtanen.

From BBC

"The risk of recidivism and adverse health events was lower during contract treatment than during a community sanction or probation," Virtanen notes.

From Science Daily

"It's also worth considering if there are other explanations for the phenomenon apart from a dark season. For example, is there an exceptionally high amount of psychosocial stress in the workplace during autumn, which then leads to an increasing number of sick leaves," says Professor of Psychology Marianna Virtanen from the University of Eastern Finland.

From Science Daily

Virtanen was Finland’s hero in its upset of defending champion Canada on Tuesday, winning both his singles and doubles matches.

From Washington Times

Popyrin edged Virtanen in the first set, saving a set point when trailing 6-5 and forcing a tiebreaker that he clinched when his opponent slapped a forehand long.

From Washington Times