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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When prolific filmmaker Werner Herzog first met the Chaplin twins, Freda and Greta, the internet as we know it did not exist.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Some of the show’s original creative team join Allen as executive producers, including Tom Werner, and original series writers Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Nearly 90 years ago, Werner Heisenberg predicted a strange quantum effect known as vacuum birefringence, in which seemingly empty space can change the way light behaves.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Bayer’s shares have been on a yearslong slide since the 2018 deal, angering investors and putting pressure on the company’s then-chief executive and architect of the acquisition, Werner Baumann.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“I’ve been on a Werner Herzog kick lately,” Lydia announced.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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