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sir john douglas cockcroft

 

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Noun sir john douglas cockcroft has 1 sense
  1. Cockcroft, Sir John Cockcroft, Sir John Douglas Cockcroft - British physicist who (with Ernest Walton in 1931) first split an atom (1897-1967)
    --1 is a kind of nuclear physicist

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Sir John Douglas Cockcroft

Description:

Sir John Douglas Cockcroft was a British physicist who played a significant role in the development of nuclear technology and particle accelerators.

Senses:

Noun - Person

1. Sir John Douglas Cockcroft - A renowned British physicist known for his contributions to nuclear technology and particle accelerators. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1951.

2. John Cockcroft - An alternative way to refer to Sir John Douglas Cockcroft.

Sample Sentences:

1. Sir John Douglas Cockcroft made groundbreaking advancements in the field of nuclear technology.

2. As one of the pioneers in particle accelerators, John Cockcroft's research paved the way for future discoveries.

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