Werner

[wur-ner, ver-nuhr]

noun

1. Alfred 1866–1919, Swiss chemist: Nobel Prize 1913.

2. a male given name.

Werner

/ ˈvɛrnər /

noun

1. Abraham Gottlieb (ˈaːbrəham ˈɡɔtloːp). 1749–1817, German geologist. He emphasized the importance of field and laboratory observation for understanding the earth

2. 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

Example Sentences

Liverpool's embarrassment was witnessed by chairman Tom Werner, who flew in from the United States to be greeted by a gruesome spectacle that leaves Slot, who masterminded a Premier League title win in his first season, under increasing pressure.

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Werner left Anfield on Saturday after watching a display from Alexander Isak that left many questioning what exactly ownership group FSG had bought for their £125m.

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And Werner, a parent in Neath, said: "If they are unwell then we'll keep them home, but for the rest they go every day like I had to go every day and like their mum had to go every day."

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In addition to Von Trier, Kier starred in films from a number of other famed European filmmakers including Werner Herzog, Dario Argento and childhood friend Rainer Werner Fassbinder over the course of his career.

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"Depending on the guest molecule, computer models enabled us to calculate how much more binding force the highly energetic water yields," explains Professor Werner Nau of Constructor University in Bremen.

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