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Term: Edouard Lemaitre

Description:

Edouard Lemaitre is a renowned French astronomer and physicist. He is best known for his significant contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly his work on the expansion of the universe. Lemaitre proposed the Big Bang theory, which suggests that the universe originated from a single point and has been expanding ever since.

Sample Sentences:

As a proper noun:

1. Edouard Lemaitre's groundbreaking research revolutionized our understanding of the origins and evolution of the universe.

2. The Lemaitre Observatory, named after Edouard Lemaitre, is an important hub for astronomical research.

As a common noun (local usage):

1. The city's annual science fair is featuring a special exhibit on Edouard Lemaitre and his discoveries.

2. Many local students are inspired by Edouard Lemaitre's achievements and aspire to become scientists themselves.

As a verb (popular usage):

1. The professor edouard lemaitred his lecture with fascinating anecdotes about the cosmos.

2. I always enjoy reading books that edouard lemaitre complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner.

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