Werner
Americannoun
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Alfred 1866–1919, Swiss chemist: Nobel Prize 1913.
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a male given name.
noun
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Abraham Gottlieb (ˈaːbrəham ˈɡɔtloːp). 1749–1817, German geologist. He emphasized the importance of field and laboratory observation for understanding the earth
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Alfred (ˈalfreːt). 1866–1919, Swiss chemist, born in Germany. He developed a coordination theory of the valency of inorganic complexes: Nobel prize for chemistry 1913
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Arena was also successful in luring former German World Cup player Timo Werner to San José, signing him to a multiyear contract worth a reported $5.4 million a season.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
However, quantum theory also offers another equally important framework developed by Werner Heisenberg.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
“Ghost Elephants” is a Werner Herzog film so, unsurprisingly, the titular characters play second fiddle to a man on an arduous quest, with fascinating digressions along the way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Retiree Werner Strub agreed that "the conditions are so unusual that you can make an exception, because hospitals are full of people with fractures."
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
“I cycled on, hid my bike, and went to sit in the car beside him for a moment,” Werner said.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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