[em-ped-uh-kleez] 
| c490–c430 b.c., Greek philosopher and statesman. |
| Em·ped·o·cles (ěm-pěd'ə-klēz') Greek philosopher who believed that all matter is composed of earth, air, fire and water, and that all change is caused by attraction and repulsion. |
Empedocles Em·ped·o·cles (ěm-pěd'ə-klēz'), Fifth century b.c.
Greek philosopher who believed that all matter is composed of elemental particles of fire, water, earth, and air.
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