Wernerian

[ wur-neer-ee-uhn, ver- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

pertaining to or characteristic of the views or the classificatory system of Alfred Werner.

But the abandonment of so essential a portion of the Wernerian creed prepared the way for further relinquishments.

I have written a long paper for the Wernerian Society on the habits of Alligators, and am always very weary at night.

Mr. Lizars joined me, and we all entered the room of the Wernerian Society of Edinburgh!

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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