Geiger

[ gahy-ger ]

noun
  1. Hans [hahns], /hɑns/, 1882–1947, German physicist.

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British Dictionary definitions for Geiger

Geiger

/ (ˈɡaɪɡə) /


noun
  1. Hans (hans). 1882–1945, German physicist: developed the Geiger counter

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Scientific definitions for Geiger

Geiger

[ gər ]


  1. German physicist who was a pioneer in nuclear physics. He invented numerous instruments and techniques used to detect charged particles, including the Geiger counter (1908).

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