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roald hoffmann

 

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Noun roald hoffmann has 1 sense
  1. Hoffmann, Roald Hoffmann - United States chemist (born in Poland) who used quantum mechanics to understand chemical reactions (born in 1937)
    --1 is a kind of chemist

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Roald Hoffmann

Description:

Roald Hoffmann is an American theoretical chemist and writer. He is known for his contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the area of chemical bonding and the understanding of molecules. He has also made significant contributions to the philosophy of science and literature. Hoffmann is a Nobel laureate in Chemistry, awarded in 1981 for his theories concerning the course of chemical reactions.

Senses:

  1. Sense 1 - Noun:

    A Nobel laureate American theoretical chemist and writer.

    Example sentence: Roald Hoffmann's groundbreaking research in chemical bonding revolutionized the field of chemistry.

  2. Sense 2 - Adjective:

    Referring to or associated with the works or contributions of Roald Hoffmann.

    Example sentence: This book is a collection of Roald Hoffmann's insightful essays on the intersection of science and philosophy.

  3. Sense 3 - Verb:

    To engage in scientific research or writing similar to Roald Hoffmann.

    Example sentence: The young chemist aspires to Roald Hoffmann's level of excellence in bridging chemistry and literature.

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