John Tuzo Wilson

Definitions of John Tuzo Wilson
  1. noun
    Canadian geophysicist who was a pioneer in the study of plate tectonics (1908-1993)
    synonyms: Wilson
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    geophysicist
    a geologist who uses physical principles to study the properties of the earth
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