Rutherford

/ˈrʌðərfərd/
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Definitions of Rutherford
  1. noun
    British physicist (born in New Zealand) who discovered the atomic nucleus and proposed a nuclear model of the atom (1871-1937)
    synonyms: Ernest Rutherford, First Baron Rutherford, First Baron Rutherford of Nelson
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    physicist
    a scientist trained in physics
  2. noun
    British chemist who isolated nitrogen (1749-1819)
    synonyms: Daniel Rutherford
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    chemist
    a scientist who specializes in chemistry
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