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Christian Huygens

Noun: Christian Huygens is a Dutch physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, known for his contributions to the field of optics and his discovery of Saturn's moon, Titan.

Example sentence: Christian Huygens made significant contributions to our understanding of light and developed the wave theory of light propagation.

Christian Huygens

Noun: Christian Huygens is also a book written by Michiel van der Plas about the life and achievements of the Dutch scientist.

Example sentence: I'm currently reading "Christian Huygens" to learn more about the scientific endeavors of this influential figure.

Christian Huygens

Noun: In local usage, "Christian Huygens" can refer to an institute or scholarship established to honor the achievements of Christian Huygens.

Example sentence: The Christian Huygens scholarship has provided countless opportunities for aspiring scientists to further their research.

Christian Huygens

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