Compton

Definition: Meaning of, Compton in English to English dictionary.

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Arthur Compton (noun)
1. 1892-1962 united States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light
Arthur Holly Compton (noun)
1. 1892-1962 united States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light
Francis Henry Compton Crick (noun)
1. 1916-2004 with Watson in 1953 english biochemist who helped discover the helical structure of DNA
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trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef an adrenal-cortex hormone that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

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