HyperDic: dewar

English > 2 senses of the word Dewar:
NOUNartifactDewar, Dewar flaskvacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments
person Dewar, Sir James DewarScottish chemist and physicist noted for his work in cryogenics and his invention of the Dewar flask (1842-1923)
Dewar > pronunciation
Soundsduw'er
RhymesBreuer ... wrongdoer: 19 rhymes with uwer...
English > Dewar: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningvacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments.
SynonymDewar flask
Broadervacuum flask, vacuum bottleflask with double walls separated by vacuum
Spanishaislante, frasco aislante
English > Dewar: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningScottish chemist and physicist noted for his work in cryogenics and his invention of the Dewar flask (1842-1923).
SynonymSir James Dewar
Instance ofchemistA scientist who specializes in chemistry
physicistA scientist trained in physics
SpanishSir James Dewar

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