alfred nobel

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Noun alfred nobel has 1 sense

Nobel, Alfred Nobel, Alfred Bernhard Nobel - Swedish chemist remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes (1833-1896)
--₁ is a kind of chemist; philanthropist, altruist

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Alfred Nobel

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Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor best known for inventing dynamite. He was born on October 21, 1833, in Stockholm, Sweden, and died on December 10, 1896, in San Remo, Italy. Nobel established the Nobel Prizes through his will, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to different fields, including physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.

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Alfred Nobel's invention of dynamite revolutionized the mining and construction industries.
The Nobel Prize in Literature recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of literature.
Many scientific breakthroughs have been made thanks to the research funded by the Nobel Foundation.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or groups who have made notable efforts to promote peace.