Rayleigh (Noun)
Meaning
English physicist who studied the density of gases and discovered argon; made important contributions to acoustic theory (1842-1919).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Lord Rayleigh was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1904 for his discovery of argon and neon.
- The contributions of Rayleigh to the field of acoustic theory are still widely referenced today.
- Rayleigh was a British physicist who specialized in the physics of gases and their properties.
- The work of Rayleigh led to significant advancements in our understanding of the atmosphere's composition.
- Lord Rayleigh served as the president of the Royal Society from 1905 to 1908.