Roger Bacon

/ˌrɑdʒər ˌbeɪkən/
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Definitions of Roger Bacon
  1. noun
    English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)
    synonyms: Bacon
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    monastic, monk
    a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
    scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
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