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Fresnel

noun
1.
French physicist who invented polarized light and invented the Fresnel lens (1788-1827).  Synonym: Augustin Jean Fresnel.



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... the temples and palaces of ancient Assyria. Within this same period (1852-1854) another exploring expedition was sent out to Mesopotamia by the French government, under the leadership of Fulgence Fresnel, in whose party were the above-mentioned Thomas and the distinguished scholar Jules Oppert. The objective point this time was Southern Mesopotamia, the mounds of which had hitherto not been touched, many not even identified ...
— The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria • Morris Jastrow



Words linked to "Fresnel" :   Augustin Jean Fresnel, physicist



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