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george westinghouse

 

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Noun george westinghouse has 1 sense
  1. Westinghouse, George Westinghouse - United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914)
    --1 is a kind of inventor, discoverer, artificer

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George Westinghouse

Description:

George Westinghouse was an American entrepreneur and inventor who played a significant role in the development of the electrical power industry.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Person:

George Westinghouse was a pioneer and industrialist in the late 19th century.

Related products: Biography of George Westinghouse

Noun - Company:

Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a renowned company founded by George Westinghouse.

Related products: Westinghouse Home Appliances

Adjective:

The Westinghouse turbines revolutionized the power industry.

Related products: Westinghouse Steam Turbines

Sample Sentences:

1. George Westinghouse's contributions to the electrical power industry were groundbreaking.

2. I highly recommend reading a biography about George Westinghouse to learn about his remarkable achievements.

3. The Westinghouse Electric Corporation became a major player in the manufacturing of electrical equipment.

4. The invention of the alternating current by George Westinghouse revolutionized the world.

5. The Westinghouse turbines provided efficient and reliable power generation.

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