Wöhler

American  

[wur-ler, vur-, vœ-luhr] / ˈwɜr lər, ˈvɜr-, ˈvœ lər /

noun

1. Friedrich 1800–82, German chemist.

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Wöhler British  

/ ˈvøːlər /

noun

1. Friedrich (ˈfriːdrɪç). 1800–82, German chemist, who proved that organic compounds could be synthesized from inorganic compounds

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Example Sentences

That belief was shown false in the 1820s, when a German chemist, Friedrich Wöhler, synthesized the first organic molecules.

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2012

He won the Gran Premio di Milano last month on a horse trained in Germany by Andreas Wöhler, and had his first ride in the Irish Derby last weekend for John Oxx.

From The Guardian • Jul. 6, 2012

The remaining entries are priced at 25-1 and above, including Sir Mark Prescott's Worthadd, a Group Three winner in Germany this year, and Idomito, trained in Germany by Andreas Wöhler.

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2012

No chemist was better known or more honored than Wöhler, and none ever deserved distinction and honor more than he.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various

In 1825 Wöhler became acquainted with Liebig, and an intimate friendship resulted, which continued until the death of Liebig, a few years ago.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various